Forskning och utveckling
Join LKAB Special Products and help shape the future of sustainable mining. As a Research Engineer in hydrometallurgy, you will play a key role in developing innovative processes that unlock critical metals for tomorrow’s technologies.
At LKAB, we are leading the transformation of our industry toward a sustainable future. Just as we aim to reshape the world, we are committed to developing every individual on our team, both personally and professionally. Are you ready to help shape the future of the mining and mineral industry?
The Special Products business area delivers strategic services and products. The business area consists of five companies operating within industrial minerals, mining and construction services, mechanical services, drilling technology, and explosives.
As a Research Engineer, you will work together with a team of professionals in hydrometallurgy and laboratory operations. You will be responsible for developing processes from lab scale to full industrial implementation, focusing on extracting phosphoric acid and rare earth elements from LKAB’s mining by-product streams. Your work will involve applying and refining techniques such as leaching, solvent extraction, precipitation, and to achieve efficient and scalable solutions.
Key responsibilities:
This position offers the opportunity to be part of research and development initiatives at LKAB’s new research centre and demonstration plant for critical metals in Luleå. You will work in an innovative environment alongside experts and specialists in critical minerals, within a team that is expected to grow in the future.
You combine a strong sense of responsibility with a collaborative approach. You work independently when needed, but also actively engaging with your team and mentoring young co-workers to achieve shared goals. You communicate clearly, adapt to changing circumstances, and bring creative, solution-focused thinking to challenges. You value respect and inclusion, helping to create an environment where ideas are welcomed and everyone works towards common objectives.
Must have:
Desirable, but not essential:
In addition to the general benefits we offer — which you can find a bit further down — we can also offer you, who currently do not live in Sweden, the following:
We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not request cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your responses help us understand your skills and experience, so please take the time to answer as clearly and thoroughly as possible.
Location: Luleå
Type of Employment: Permanent, full-time
Contact: For more information about the position, please contact our hiring manager Anders Sand, anders.sand@lkab.com.
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LKAB is an international mining and minerals group based in northern Sweden, but with the whole world as its workplace. We lead the way towards carbon-free production and we do it together – in an open, warm and safe working environment with technology and development in focus. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas and initiative, always with gender equality and diversity in focus.
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