Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel.

So, if you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role – or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business.

About us:

Stegra is on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO2 emissions to zero. By using green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity instead of coal; water and heat will be our primary emissions. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. But this is just the beginning – our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize other industries in addition to steel, and we look forward to what’s next in store for us.

We are looking for talented, innovative, and purpose-driven people to join our rapidly growing and diverse team. Our employees get to learn everyday, implement the latest technology and test and put their ideas into practice. Together, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core – for our people, customers, investors, society, and planet.

Surface Inspection Engineer

We're looking for a motivated and curious Surface Inspection Engineer to join our team in Boden. In this role, you’ll work with advanced vision-based inspection systems that detect and classify surface defects during manufacturing processes. You’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers, quality teams, and production staff to improve product quality using cutting-edge machine learning tools and techniques.

This role is suited for both newly graduated students and for those who have worked a few years with specifically surface inspection engineering.

What You’ll Do:

• Learn and support the setup, development, and optimization of surface inspection systems
• Apply machine learning and computer vision knowledge to improve defect detection and classification
• Work with quality and production teams to identify and solve surface quality issues
• Assist in training team members on using and understanding inspection system outputs
• Help develop tools and processes for communicating defect data across the production chain
• Contribute to maintaining high safety, environmental, and quality standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (completed or graduating this year) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Experience from coursework or projects in machine learning, computer vision, or data analysis
• An interest in applying technical skills to real-world industrial applications
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Willingness to learn and grow in a production-oriented environment
• Previous exposure to manufacturing or materials processes is a bonus but not required

Location: Boden

What we can offer you

If you are passionate about making actual change and having a positive impact on society and our planet, Stegra offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fun and professional team with high ambitions.

You will get the opportunity to shape your future career together with a company focusing on creating a culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. In the end, we know that Stegra's growth and success is dependent on our people and we can’t wait to shape the future of steelmaking and other industries together as a team.