Vacant job

Do you have a passion for business development and manufacturing technology? Do you want to work in a dynamic and challenging role where you contribute to the development of Swedish industry? At RISE, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with companies and research groups both in Sweden and internationally. You will have great freedom to influence your work content and to create, lead, and complete research projects and assignments.

About the role

At the Division of Manufacturing and Production Transition at RISE, we develop, among other things, additive manufacturing technology (Additive Manufacturing, AM) and work with various methods that combine design, quality, performance, sustainability, and productivity from a long-term perspective. A large part of the assignments and projects are driven within our business network, the Application Center for Additive Manufacturing (AMC), which is operated by RISE together with the center's 20 partners. Important areas at present concern sustainability, product performance, and digitalization.

As a business-driven researcher here, you are involved in the entire chain from ideation of research projects and commercial assignments in close dialogue with our customers, to implementation, final reporting, and evaluation. An important part of the role is networking with customers and partners to gain an understanding of industry needs, and from this, formulate offers in the form of publicly funded projects or direct customer assignments.

The position is security-classified, which means you will need to undergo a security check in accordance with the Security Protection Act.

Location: Mölndal

Who are you? To succeed with us, we see that you have at least a Master of Science degree and a few years of experience within the manufacturing industry, design, or additive manufacturing. We are looking for you who:

• have education in additive manufacturing, mechanical engineering, materials, technical design, or product development,
• possess competence in design for AM and qualification of products and processes,
• communicate clearly in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing,
• have strong business drive and are skilled at building and developing customer relationships.

You work independently and take responsibility for your tasks, while also appreciating collaboration with colleagues and partners. You have the ability to translate research questions into concrete industrial solutions, and we would like you to have leadership qualities and the ability to drive and develop the business. We value that you contribute to a positive work environment, are curious, open to new ideas, and have a desire to constantly develop.

Meritorious if you have:

• experience from the aerospace, space, or defense industry,
• knowledge in repair, remanufacturing, and standardization.

Are we right for each other?

At RISE, we like differences and we are convinced that diversity contributes to an innovative environment where we together challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and competence for the future.

We cannot promise you an easy job, but rather many engaged and enthusiastic colleagues and many exciting challenges to tackle. You will work in a dynamic environment that gives you development opportunities both professionally and personally. At RISE, we want you to succeed and feel well, for then you contribute together with your colleagues to a sustainable future and to securing a head start for Swedish industry and research in global competition.

Welcome with your application! The last day for applications is June 10, 2026. If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Melina da Silva, Unit Manager Additive Manufacturing, tel: +46 10 228 46 96.

Our union representatives are Linda Ikatti, Unionen, 010-516 51 61 and Ingemar Pettermann, SACO, 010-2284122.

Phone calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are kindly declined as we adhere to the Public Procurement Act.

Business Development, Research, Assignments, Manufacturing Technology, Additive Manufacturing, RISE, Mölndal