Scientist Lubrication - (NL-SE-DE)

In this leadership role, you drive lubrication R&D by leading the Grease Life and Friction modeling efforts and translating experimental results into robust models. You mentor a team of lubrication experts and collaborate with external partners to align research with SKF's strategic needs. You contribute to roadmaps and oversee the full value chain from technology needs to R&D delivery. The role combines strong scientific depth with hands-on modeling to impact bearing performance and grease life predictability. You will work in a cross-competence, international environment to shape lubrication knowledge across SKF.

• competitive employment conditions
• international R&D environment
• diverse workplace
• opportunity to work in cross-competence projects

• Lead and support Grease Life and Friction modeling, translating experiments into models
• Contribute to lubrication research roadmaps and provide inputs
• Coordinate collaboration with external partners (universities and suppliers)
• Steer technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and manufacturers to map future SKF needs
• Build insights and skills across lubrication technologies
• Mentor and guide junior specialists (including PhDs)
• Manage and contribute to RTD activities around Lubrication; support innovation and knowledge development

• PhD in mechanical engineering or physics/chemical engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience in bearing lubrication and modeling
• Broad and advanced knowledge of grease lubrication and modeling techniques
• Proven stakeholder management and leadership in identifying research needs
• Experience in lubricant selection, specifications, and tribology; ability to guide experimental research for modeling
• Ability to drive full value chain from customer requirements to R&D and back
• Helicopter view on lubrication competence and mentoring ability
• Enthusiastic, proactive, business-focused with advanced English communication skills

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• initiative-taking
• grease lubrication modeling
• Grease Life modeling
• friction modeling