Research & Development Published: May Hydraulic Engineer Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, Finland

Ready to join our electrification journey and put your design expertise to the test? If the answer is yes, keep reading, as this may be just the right position for you. This is your opportunity to join Sandvik’s smart minds, all working together to build a more sustainable future.

The position is in Sandvik’s Turku site which is the cutting-edge product development and manufacturing center for our Load and Haul equipment. Our mission is to advance the world through engineering. Do you share our mission?

In this role, you’ll dive headfirst into the electrifying world of electric and battery-powered vehicles. You’ll have the chance to work partially remotely, however occasional travel and presence is required in our division headquarters in Turku. Electrify your career - join our team as a Hydraulic Engineer in our R&D team.

Meet the Fluid Power Team

• The Fluid Power team serves as a dedicated technology team specializing in underground loaders and trucks.
• Our core focus lies in two critical areas: hydraulics and cooling system design for these robust machines.
• We actively engage in the development and continuous support of machine technologies throughout their entire lifecycle.

Your primary areas of responsibility.

• Your role involves designing hydraulic systems for underground loaders and actively participating in machine projects and subsystems projects.
• You are responsible for the hydraulic system module(s) and coordinate development work with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Together with the other technology and product teams you have responsibility for the design and analysis of the necessary measurements.
• Working in close cooperation with our component suppliers.
• Support our production and test run regarding hydraulics related matters.
• Independently performing measurements and adjustments, and you provide guidance to others in your areas of expertise.
• Position includes occasional project related travel, typically planned well in advance.

Your background and what we find important

• You should hold a relevant degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in the field of engineering.
• Knowledge of mobile equipment hydraulics systems design and diagram drawing.
• Knowledge of hydraulic system controls and simulations would be advantageous.
• Fluent communication skills both in Finnish and English.
• Proactive and systematic way of working and excellent skills in problem-solving will be needed.
• You should naturally thrive as a team player in a multicultural and international environment.

Our culture – do we share the same mission?

Our role is clear – through every action, every day, we make the shift and advance the world through engineering. In this position you will have possibility to develop you engineering and project management skills further. We believe in an inclusive, equal, and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. In addition, we can offer you fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career options.

Are you intrigued? Visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact:
Sami Haikio, Head of R&D, Drive & Motion Technology, tel. .

For further information regarding the recruitment process please contact:

Sandvik’s HR Services, Finland, tel. (at 9-11 and 13-15 EEST).

Want to join our Fluid Power Technology team?

Submit your application and CV with your salary expectation by Sunday June 16th 2024.

Read about Sandvik and apply at home.sandvik/careers.

Job ID: R0061591.

Our company

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2023 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 127 billion SEK in about 170 countries.