Senior Test Engineer

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 Senior Test Engineer for a full-time and permanent position in Myllypuro/Tampere, 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 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. There is also some traveling to customer sites during new product development customer validation phase.

Your background and what we find important

You have a relevant technical education and already years’ work experience in test engineering. You are familiar with mechanical and electrical installations and have basic knowledge of software systems. From a functional level you have knowledge of surface drill rigs or similar machinery. Your previous drill rig operation and drilling experience are regarded as a big plus. 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 willing to travel if needed and you are fluent in 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 we offer to you?

We offer you versatile and interesting tasks in an international business environment, as well as the opportunity to develop your own professional skills and career. In addition, we offer versatile employee benefits.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences.

Contact information

If you have any questions, the recruiting manager Santeri Nuuttila, R&D Manager, Testing, is happy to tell you more at tel. +358 50 4770 242 (EET).

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays at 9-11 and 12-15 EET).

We look forward to hearing from you!

Submit your application at home.sandvik/careers by Sunday February 22nd, 2026.

Click apply and attach your cover letter including your salary expectation and CV in English. When applying, please make sure to also attach your cover letter when asked to upload your CV. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email.

Job ID: R0087433

Our company

Sandvik develops new technologies and innovations in the areas of electrification, automation, and digitalization. This is your opportunity to join Sandvik’s smart minds, all working together to build a better future for the mining industry.

We are forerunners in developing automated equipment for mining which is reducing accidents and improving safety at our customers’ operations. We have a strong focus on sustainability and circularity; Sandvik is committed to halving our CO2 impact by 2030 and our battery electric vehicle offering is developed with this ambitious target in mind.

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