Are you passionate about applying cutting-edge AI to transform mechanical engineering and manufacturing? Do you thrive on exploring, driving, and expanding innovative AI opportunities within your domain? If so, RISE invites you to join our vibrant community of AI researchers and practitioners, actively reshaping the future of applied mechanics and manufacturing.

About us

RISE is Sweden’s research institute and innovation partner. Through our international collaboration with industry, academia and the public sector, we ensure the competitiveness of the Swedish business community on an international level and contribute to a sustainable society. Our almost 3300 employees engage in and support all types of innovation processes. RISE is an independent, state-owned research institute, which offers unique expertise and over 130 testbeds and demonstration environments for future-proof technologies, products and services.

We belong to the Materials and Production division. The Materials and Production division brings together expertise in research areas focused on the development of materials, production, and products for the manufacturing industry across a variety of sectors. Our offering is built on unique infrastructure in the form of testing and demonstration facilities and labs, combined with deep expertise in relevant technical areas as well as sustainability and digitalization, with the aim of being a key player in, for example, the industry's transition and the development of national defence.

About the role

As a researcher with us, you will work with the conception, planning and execution of various types of research projects and client assignments. In the role of researcher, you are expected to identify industrial needs and opportunities, create and drive research projects in collaboration with industry and academia, primarily within the fields of computation, simulation, analysis of manufacturing processes and material development.

We want you to play a key role in integrating state-of-the-art AI and machine learning into mechanical engineering and manufacturing. Here we apply AI to areas such as physics-informed ML, digital twins, process optimisation, simulation and generative design for materials and products. You will be an integral part of a team of researchers in one of our departments, but in this role, you will support all departments in our division. With your AI profile, you form a bridge between the existing domain experts and AI practitioners in our division, and AI/ML expertise in other parts of RISE, in particular the Center for Applied AI at RISE.

Your role includes:

· Developing and executing national and EU research and innovation projects.

· Bridging mechanical engineering or manufacturing expertise with advanced AI research.

· Leading the ideation and formulation of new research initiatives and project proposals.

· Engaging actively with internal multidisciplinary teams, external project partners and industry stakeholders.

We are looking for two researchers, with the positions located in Gothenburg, Mölndal, or Lund.

Who are you? 

You hold a PhD or master's degree in mechanical engineering, engineering physics or a related discipline, complemented by hands-on experience applying modern AI and machine learning methods to mechanical engineering challenges. Ideally, you have completed university courses focused on contemporary machine learning techniques. Previous industrial experience or practical applications of machine learning in mechanical engineering projects are highly valued.

As a person you are well organized and have an interest in creating new business and projects, but also an ability to develop existing ones. You feel passionate about translating AI advancements into practical solutions. You seek collaboration and enjoy working in and contributing to a team, but you are also comfortable working independently. You bring energy to the team and contribute actively to the development of a stimulating research environment.

You have excellent communication skills in English, preferably also in Swedish. 

What we offer 

At RISE, your contributions directly support sustainable development and industrial competitiveness. You'll thrive in a supportive yet challenging environment, working alongside dedicated colleagues committed to excellence and impact.

Join us in pioneering AI applications for mechanical engineering -- making innovation happen for industry and society.

Welcome with your application!

Welcome to submit your application as soon as possible as we make a continuous selection. The application deadline is 6 October 2025. For more information about the service, please contact: Ola Widlund; +46 70 615 50 17.

Our union representatives are Ingemar Petermann, SACO, +46 10 228 41 22 och Linda Ikatti, Unionen, 010-516 51 61.

Please be aware that this position is subject to a security classification, which requires successful completion of a security clearance process.