At Sandvik Mining, we deliver pioneering products and solutions to our global customers within the mining and construction segment. Part of our exciting business is the Surface Drilling Division, where our intelligent surface drill rigs bring the latest technology to surface mining and construction applications – we’d like to call it true power with absolute precision!

We are now strengthening and developing our R&D Testing team and therefore looking for a proactive and development-oriented Test Engineer for a full-time and permanent position in Tampere/Myllypuro, Finland. Sounds like your next job? If yes, keep on reading.

Your role

As a Senior Test Engineer in Surface Drilling R&D organization, your main role is to carry out different surface drill rig - Top Hammer (TH) & Down the Hole (DTH) related tests and report findings to the R&D. Testing includes system functionality, performance and durability testing and report analyzation and documentation. You will take part in test preparations, which include some electrical and mechanical installation work. You will take part in developing the R&D team’s work methods and improving our operations by creating test plans and documenting test results. This role includes fair amount of travelling to customer sites during new product development customer validation phase.

Your background and what we find important

You have relevant technical education and already years’ work experience in test engineering or similar experience. You are familiar with mechanical and electrical installations and have basic knowledge of software systems, qualification in the field of electricity and/or automation is considered an applicant's strength. From a functional level you have knowledge of surface drill rigs or similar machinery. Your way of working is self-driven, and you have good communication and collaboration skills. You can work proactively and systematically in a fast-changing business environment. Working with the products in the testing environment requires good physical fitness. You are fluent in both Finnish and English.

Sandvik is dedicated to ensuring the health and work ability of all employees. In line with risk assessments for the mining industry, regular health examinations are provided. Employees regularly working at our customer sites must successfully complete a specific health examination before an employment contract is offered.

What’s in it for you?

We offer you an exciting opportunity in a truly international business environment, working with exceptional products, talented colleagues, and plenty of room for professional growth.

At Sandvik, we believe that diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger workplace for our employees, our business, and ultimately our customers. Our inclusive culture is built on our core values: Winning Together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer Focus.

Contact information

For further information about the position, please contact the recruiting manager:

Markus Haikara, R&D Manager, Testing, tel. +358 41 436 9385.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact:

HR Services Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays between 9-11 and 12-15, EET).

Want to join our Surface Drilling team?

Submit your application by Sunday August 16th, 2026.

The application period has been extended due to the summer holiday season. Please note that we are already reviewing applications during the application period.

Your application should consist of an introductory letter including your salary request and a CV. If you wish to add a cover letter to your application, please make sure to attach the file when uploading your CV. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email.

Job ID: R0094654.

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