Research & Development
Automation and Robotics Specialist
INTO DEVELOPMENT WITH A DIGITAL MINDSET?
ARE YOU OUR FUTURE AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS SPECIALIST?
At Sandvik, we lead the way in electrification, automation, and digitalization, driving innovation and developing cutting-edge technologies in these fields. Our focus is 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 Automation and Robotics Specialist 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 an Automation and Robotics Specialist, you will be at the forefront of developing real-time software and measuring systems on our surface and underground mining machines. You will implement new and enhance existing automation features to accelerate the level of unmanned operation of current and future mining machines. You will understand complex modular systems and have the drive to develop software interfaces and adapters to enable dataflow between different components. You will do model-based control design and implementations and conduct the testing firsthand in SIL/HIL environments, followed by later engagement in hands-on work in state-of-the-art on-site Test Mine and Test Pit environments to ensure the effective deployment of solutions on board mobile mining machines. 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
Developing real-time software and measuring systems.
Model-based control system designing and implementation.
Interface software work and initial commissioning and testing of dataflows.
Software deployment, update, and testing on SIL/HIL and real underground and surface mine environments.
Firmware deployment and update on industrial on-board computers.
Gaining a wide understanding of our existing autonomous concept machines and the capability to demonstrate the machines to internal and external customers.
Background and skills
Suitable technical education in automation, robotics, or software engineering.
3+ years of experience in real-time software and instrumentation.
Experience in designing and implementing model-based control systems.
MATLAB Simulink and StateFlow experience is preferred.
Previous knowledge of wheeled mobile robot kinematics and dynamics.
Understanding of mobile manipulator kinematics and dynamics is preferred.
Knowledge of real-time operating systems and Linux OS.
Proficiency in programming languages like MATLAB, C/C++, Python
Experience with communication protocols such as DDS, gRPC, CANOPen and J1939.
Experience working with typical autonomy sensors such as lidars, cameras, radars, and IMU.
Basic data analysis skills with the ability to interpret data from the sensors.
Experience in safety sensors and systems development is preferred but not essential.
Experience in ROS2 middleware is preferred but not essential.
Competence in managing and coordinating outsourced projects is preferred.
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 Saturday May 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: R0078266
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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