Research & Development

R&D Manager - Charging Technologies

Ready to join our electrification journey and put your R&D 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, Finland which is the main product development and manufacturing center for our Load and Haul equipment but is a global position with opportunity to work other Sandvik sites such as Camarillo in California, USA. Our mission is to advance the world through engineering. Do you share our mission?

About the Charging Technologies Team

As an R&D Manager, you lead a team of 3-4 experts specializing in battery charging. The Charger team serves as a technology team for charging systems used on battery powered underground loaders and trucks. The development focus areas include power electronics system design, thermal management for electric components and batteries, control software, and use interface. Additionally, the team actively contributes to the development and support of BHEV technologies throughout the entire lifetime of the machines and batteries.

Your primary areas of responsibility

Managing the technology development activities in the areas of electrics, cooling, and software for the charger.
You are module system owner for the charging system module(s) and coordinate development work with both internal and external stakeholders.
Coaching and developing the team through excellent leadership skills.
Budgeting and capacity planning with resourcing for projects and activities.
Engineering tools and way of working development as well up-keeping the technology roadmap.
Ensuring health and safety through promotion of safe work practices, training, and compliance to safety policies.
You are one of the key enablers of exceeding the customer expectations for current and future Load and Haul product offering.
Position includes some project related travel (usually planned in advance).

Your background and what we find important

Knowledge and practical experience in battery charging and cooling design, covering functional descriptions, calculations, dimensioning, simulations, component selections, documentation/specifications, testing and verification.
Demonstrated experience in charging systems, power electronics, or related fields.
A proven record of leading an engineering or a project team with good results.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
Your personality really matters to us - you collaborate with many different people in our organization, which calls for great communication skills, excellent teamwork and the will to share knowledge.
Proactive and systematic way of working and excellent skills in problem-solving will be necessary.

Our culture

Our role is clear – through every action, every day, we make the shift and advance the world through engineering. We believe in an inclusive, equal, and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career options.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact the recruiting manager: Joseph Beck, Head of Batteries & Chargers R&D, email: joseph.beck@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).

Want to join our team?

Submit your application at home.sandvik/careers by Sunday October 19th, 2025.

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: R0082143

About our company

Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2024, sales were approximately 64 billion SEK with about 17.000 employees.

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