ESAB - Welding Engineer

Job Description: Welding Engineer Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Working model: Preferably on-site work. Hybrid setup, up to 2 days remote per week can be discussed. Travel: Up to 30 days per year. About the Role: We are looking for a Welding Engineer to join our Applications Engineering team within R&D Filler Metals. This position offering the opportunity to combine welding engineering expertise, hands-on technical work and project management. You will support internal and external customers by investigating technical challenges, coordinating welding trials and testing, and developing reliable and cost-effective solutions. You will work closely with R&D development engineers, product managers, welders and laboratory specialists, making this a highly collaborative and varied role. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Applications Engineering projects from initial request through to final reporting.
• Provide technical welding expertise and support to internal and external customers.
• Plan and coordinate welding trials, testing and technical investigations.
• Work closely with chemical, metallographic, mechanical and non-destructive testing laboratories.
• Analyze test results and develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Develop welding processes, procedures and recommendations for customer applications.
• Support the application of ESAB filler metals in different customer applications.
• Perform competitor comparisons and evaluate new and existing product combinations.
• Read, interpret and apply relevant welding standards, regulations and test methods.
• Prepare technical reports and document project findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D and other internal stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
• When required, support activities directly at customer sites.

About You: We are looking for a technically strong and curious Welding Engineer who enjoys combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience. You are:

• Self-driven, structured and able to take ownership of projects.
• Analytical and solution oriented.
• A good communicator and active listener.
• Open-minded and willing to learn from colleagues and other technical experts.
• Comfortable working independently while also being a strong team player.
• Able to coordinate different stakeholders and keep projects moving forward.
• Interested in solving technical problems and supporting customers.
• Comfortable with technical documentation and report writing.

Your Background:

• Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum BSc; MSc or PhD is an advantage.
• Several years of relevant experience in welding technology and welding applications.
• Practical experience with welding processes, equipment, materials and process parameters.
• Experience in project management or a role involving significant ownership and coordination.
• Knowledge of welding standards and test methods is required.
• IWE qualification is preferred, while IWT or equivalent competence combined with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Swedish is highly desirable but not mandatory.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to work in a technically challenging and international R&D environment.
• A varied role combining engineering, project management, laboratory testing and customer applications.
• Close collaboration with experienced specialists across ESAB.
• International exposure and opportunities for global travel.
• Based in Gothenburg office, with the possibility of hybrid working arrangements depending on team and business needs.
• 25 days of annual leave, with the possibility of 30 days depending on individual overtime arrangements.
• Pension according to the applicable collective agreement.

About ESAB: For over 100 years, ESAB has been driven by innovation and a commitment to delivering high-quality welding and cutting solutions. Today, ESAB is a global leader in welding consumables, equipment, automation and mechanized cutting systems. Join us and become part of a global organization where technical expertise, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. Apply with your English CV, and let’s Shape The Future Together! 🚀