Scientist Lubrication - (Leadership role)

Scientist Lubrication - (Leadership role) - (Houten (NL), Gothenburg (SE) or Schweinfurt (DE))

This position is a senior role in the team of professional lubrication specialists. As a Scientist, you collaborate and lead Research and Technology development activities to develop, scale up, and transfer the knowledge between RTD and SKF operations. You combine a solid scientific background with a hands-on approach to develop physics-based models to contribute to the area of lubricating grease and bearing performance and life predictability. You will be leading and supporting R&D projects focused on lubrication, Grease Life (Theory) modeling, lubricant, and material selection.

Job Requirements

• A PhD in mechanical engineering or physics/chemical engineering.
• After your PhD, you gained 10+ years of relevant experience in bearing lubrication and modeling.
• A broad and advanced knowledge specifically on grease lubrication and various modeling techniques
• Proven stakeholder management and leadership in identifying the research and technology needs in the area of lubrication and bringing the experts together to solve a technical challenge in the application
• Experience in lubricant selection for bearings, specifications and tribology; high interests to guide & perform experimental research in support of modeling.
• Proven ability to drive full value chain from customers technology needs to R&D and vice versa
• Having a helicopter view on lubrication competence and ability to mentor and coach a group of various experts in the area of lubrication
• Enthusiastic attitude; initiative-taking and pro-active personality; business-focused and result-oriented; advanced communication skills and fluent in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the Grease Life and Friction modeling, transferring the experimental research into models, and guiding experimental research.

• Contribute and support in providing the inputs for Lubrication research roadmaps.

• Guide and support the collaboration with external partners (Universities and Suppliers).

• Steer the technical discussion with various stakeholders (customers, suppliers, manufacturers etc.) to contribute to mapping and completing the future needs of various SKF business segments.

• Building insights, knowledge, and skills on different lubrication technologies.

• Aiding in technical development and mentoring of junior specialists like researchers and senior researchers with PhDs.

• Manage and contribute to the Research and Technology development activities around Lubrication. Nurture and support to innovation and knowledge development in the lubrication area.

• Our offer

• We offer you the opportunity to work in an innovative and well-equipped R&D international environment, which is part of a large, innovative company with a proven reputation. The position is based in the team in the Netherlands (Houten). You will join a team of highly motivated colleagues and you will work in cross-competence projects. We look forward to seeing you develop as a professional who creates a career in SKF, and we will support your steps. Of course, our employment conditions are competitive. SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we passionately believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued growth. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential.

• Additional information

• This position will be in Houten (NL), Gothenburg (SE) or Schweinfurt (DE), on a local contract. Preferred location is in Houten, the Netherlands. You will report to the Competence Area Team leader Lubrication.