Research & Development

Application Engineer

We at Sandvik Rock Processing are the leading supplier of equipment and services for the mining and construction industry. At our Lahti site we engineer and manufacture industry leading hydraulic hammers and other hydraulic attachments for maximum productivity. We are now focusing on developing and expanding our presence in the mining industry, aiming to drive growth and innovation in this sector.

We are looking for a forward-thinking Application Engineer to join our Product Offering Team, focusing on Rock Breaker Boom Systems and Mining Solutions. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a strategic initiative that will redefine how breaker boom solutions and automation technologies are developed and deployed. This position is permanent and based in Lahti, Finland.

Your Role

As an Application Engineer, you will play a key role in tendering process in collaboration with Sandvik sales areas and product line management to find the best solutions for our mining customers. In this role you will lead technical development and support for rock breaker boom applications within mining solutions. You collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, technology development and suppliers to deliver customer-centric solutions. You translate customer needs into actionable engineering concepts and support lifecycle management. You also participate in factory and site acceptance tests.

Your Profile

We’re looking for someone with experience in mining applications, preferably with rock breaking or boom systems and familiarity with automation technologies and system integration. You have solid knowledge of mechanical design and calculation for industrial equipment, including 2D and 3D design software, e.g., Creo, AutoCAD. You have a master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, mining, automation or related field). You have strong communication and problem-solving skills and proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Fluency in Finnish and English language skills is needed in this role. Job requires frequent travelling, approx. 40 days per year.

What is in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. We have an inclusive company culture where our values are Curiosity, Winning Together, Responsibility and Customer Focus.

Contact information

For further information about this position please contact the recruiting manager: Ossi Niemioja, R&D Manager, Engineering, tel. +358 50 3210 476.

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

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited by the idea of building the future of automated rock breaker systems and want to be part of a team that’s just getting started, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us engineer the next generation of mining solutions.

Submit your application at home.sandvik/careers by Sunday November 9th, 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: R0083259

About our company

Rock Processing is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Applications include crushing, screening, breaking and demolition. In 2024, sales were approximately 10.7 billion SEK with about 2.700 employees.

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