Research & Development

Machine Learning Engineer

INTO DEVELOPMENT WITH A DIGITAL MINDSET?

ARE YOU OUR FUTURE MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER?

At Sandvik, we lead the way in electrification, automation, and digitalization, driving innovation and developing cutting-edge technologies in these fields. Our focus is on developing fully automated and electrified robotic mining technologies for mobile machinery, including machine vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence with an aim to revolutionize the underground and surface mining industry. Tampere is the home of Sandvik's state-of-the-art Test Mine that is a facility designed to simulate real mining conditions and test new technologies in a controlled environment. This underground test mine allows for the development and validation of advanced digital mining solutions. If you’re excited to shape the innovations of tomorrow, we want to hear from you. You can join Sandvik’s smart minds, all working together to build a better future for the mining industry.

The Digitalization and Automation team at Sandvik’s Research and Technology Development is seeking an experienced, proactive, and results-oriented Machine Learning Engineer with a collaborative attitude to join our team based in Myllypuro, Tampere, Finland. We are part of the Technology Development and Services organization within the Digital Mining Technologies Division, one of the ten divisions in Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. This role requires on-site presence at our factory and state-of-the-art test mine in Tampere, with flexibility for partial remote work.

Your role as a Machine Learning Engineer at Sandvik, you will lead machine learning and AI projects for the development and deployment of new digital solutions to both cloud and edge environments. Your work will enhance Sandvik’s utilization of AI and machine learning by introducing new tools and solutions to all Sandvik divisions. In collaboration with the digitalization team, you will enhance the functionalities of mobile mining machines through advanced machine learning edge solutions. You will play crucial part in implementing MLOps and DevOps ways of working, provide guidance and consultation, and engage in hands-on work in state-of-the-art on-site Test Mine and Test Pit environments to ensure the effective deployment, maintenance, and handover of the new developed solutions. You will get to test the outcomes of your personal development with our state-of-art underground drilling and load and hauling concept machines Amelia and AutoMine® Concept.

Key responsibilities

Leading projects involving edge, cloud, and data science technologies.
Model edge deployment, testing, and inference.
Model training and evaluation.
Implementing CI/CD pipelines and MLops tools for machine learning.
Managing containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Ensuring DevOps practices and effective utilization of tools.

Background and skills

Suitable technical education (such as M.Sc.) in computer science, data science, or engineering
3+ years of experience with modern cloud-based MLOps development, preferably in Azure ML.
Proficiency in deployment, testing, and inference of edge applications.
Strong skills in cloud and data science.
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
Proficiency in data set management and ML pipelines.
Experience in managing and coordinating outsourced projects.

We are looking for someone with strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with the team and other stakeholders, also in English. You have the passion to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in digitalization and the mining industry. You work proactively and systematically with a strong problem-solving attitude, even under pressure.

We offer you a challenging and interesting role with high impact in a truly international environment with great opportunities for your professional development and growth. You will have the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancements. As part of our team, you’ll be among the first to see, develop, and test groundbreaking technologies in our state-of-the-art test mine and test pit. In addition, we offer good employee benefits, the possibility to work partially remotely, and an inclusive corporate culture focused on sustainable development, with values such as Innovation, Fair Play, Customer Focus, and Passion to Win. We believe in an inclusive, equal, and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results.

Are you intrigued? Visit our Solid Ground stories hub and LinkedIn to get to know us better. Or meet Amelia, the pride of our Research and Technology Development - AutoMine® Concept Underground Drill, an innovative, fully autonomous, twin-boom development drill rig designed to operate without human interaction, enhancing safety and efficiency in mining operations.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact the recruiting manager Henri Liikanen, Manager Automation and Digitalization, tel. +358504350275 (calls on Thursday 14-16, EEST) and email: henri.liikanen@sandvik.com

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Sandvik's HR Services, Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays at 9-11 and 13-15, EEST).

Application

Send your application and CV including your salary request at home.sandvik/careers by May Saturday 31st, 2025. When applying, please make sure to also attach your cover letter when asked to upload your resume. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email.

Job ID: R0078264

About 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 2024, the group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.

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