Research & Development

System Engineer

Surface Drilling Division within Sandvik Mining is a world leading supplier of surface mining and construction equipment and related services. We are strengthening and developing our Machine Controls team and are now looking for a proactive and future-oriented System Engineer for a permanent position in Tampere, Finland. We’re ready to invest in you and your professional development. So, are you in for a super exciting digital journey?

Our Machine Controls team creates and develops onboard control system solutions and offboard software for our customers. Team provides professional services in areas of software specification, system design and software implementation for Surface Drilling division products. Team is involved in new product projects and responsible for lifecycle maintenance of current products.

Your mission

In this role, you will contribute to shaping our application platform by overseeing the UX/UI development and maintenance of both shared features and core functionalities. You’ll be responsible for crafting clear, forward-thinking specifications for new solutions and proactively updating existing ones to meet evolving needs. By gathering insights from customers and internal stakeholders, you’ll drive the creation of innovative, common solutions that benefit our entire product suite.

Collaboration is at the heart of this position—you’ll work closely with talented system engineers, UX and graphical designers, and both internal and external software developers and testers to bring visionary user experiences to life. Your key responsibilities include:

• Designing and refining UX and UI related features and concepts that set our products apart
• Collecting and prioritizing requirements from customers and team members to ensure our solutions meet real-world needs
• Serving as the primary point of contact for all GUI/UI-related topics in R&D, championing user-centric design
• Coordinating the development of intuitive user interfaces, both graphical and physical, specifically tailored for our surface drill rigs and related equipment, to ensure operators and technicians experience enhanced usability, efficiency, and satisfaction in real-world mining and construction environments.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional experts to define and optimize hardware requirements for user interfaces

If you’re excited to be at the forefront of digital innovation and enjoy working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, this role offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of our cutting-edge control systems.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will actively contribute to cross-functional collaboration by sharing insights and best practices with colleagues, ensuring alignment across projects and supporting the seamless integration of user interface solutions into our products. Your proactive approach will help drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team, and your ability to adapt to evolving technologies will be crucial as we advance our digital solutions. As you engage with both internal and external stakeholders, your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the future of our control systems and enhancing the overall user experience for our customers.

About you and what we find important

To excel in this role, you should bring at least two years of professional experience in automation and control systems, product development, and software engineering. A solid understanding of control systems software for products is highly valued; however, a strong motivation and ability to rapidly acquire new skills and expertise will also be considered. Proven experience in coordinating software development projects and drafting clear, effective feature specifications is regarded as a key asset for success in this position.

You hold a relevant degree (M.Sc. or B.Sc.) in computer science, electronics, automation, or a closely related field. As an individual, you are a self-motivated team player who thrives in collaborative environments. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to communicate and negotiate effectively. For Finnish speakers, fluency in English is required. For English speakers, familiarity with Finnish is considered an advantage but not required.

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 in mines must successfully complete a specific health examination before an employment contract is offered.

What is in it for 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 good employee benefits and inclusive corporate culture focused on sustainable development, with values such as Innovation, Fair Play, Customer Focus and Passion to Win. At Sandvik we believe that the diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds will contribute to successes for our employees, our company and therefore also our customers.

Contact Information

For further information about this position, please contact the recruiting manager: Tommi Kiviniemi, Engineering Manager Machine Controls, tel. +358 44 5046781.

Tommi is available for calls on Thursday 18th of December at 12-16, Friday 19th of December at 13-16 and Friday 9th of January at 12:30-16. All times are Finnish time (EET).

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

Want to join our Machine Controls team?

Submit your application at home.sandvik/careers by Sunday January 11th, 2026. The application period has been extended due to the Christmas holidays.

Click apply and include your cover letter with your salary request and CV in English. Please note that we don't accept applications by email.

Job ID: R0084202

About us

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. Our offerings cover the entire customer value chain and are based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights and deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions. 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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