Research & Development

Principal Data Scientist

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 Principal data scientist 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. This role requires on-site presence at our factory and state-of-the-art test mine in Tampere, with the flexibility for partial remote work.

Your Role as a Principal data scientist at Sandvik, your core responsibilities are in data collection, preparation and cleaning, and conducting analyzes to identify patters, trends, and anomalies, enabling our capabilities to develop machine learning applications and advanced mathematical algorithms to both cloud and edge environments. You will be responsible for architecting our Azure MLOps to accelerate us concepting new machine learning and advanced mathematical algorithms for our internal customers. You will engage in hands-on work in a state-of-the-art on-site Test Mine and Test Pit environments to ensure the effective data collection, and testing of the new developed solutions. You 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, along with the futuristic and visionary concept machines yet to come.

Key responsibilities:

Leading projects involving edge, cloud, and data science technologies.
Azure MLOPS architecture maintenance
Data collection from state-of-art sensors such as 3D lidars, radars, cameras, and telemetry data from e.g. machine control systems
ML model cloud and local development
ML model training and evaluation.
ML model edge deployment, testing and inference.
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.
2+ years of experience in deployment, testing and inference of edge applications.
Experience in data set management and ML pipelines.
Strong skills in cloud and data science.
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
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 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 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 Henri Liikanen, Manager Automation and Digitalization, tel. +358504350275 (calls on Thursday 14-16).

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Sandvik's HR Services, Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays between 9-11 and 12-15, EET).

Application

Send your application and CV including your salary request by Sunday February 8th 2026. Read about Sandvik and apply at home.sandvik/careers. When applying in our system, please make sure to also attach your cover letter when asked to upload your resume. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail.

Job ID: R0086791

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. 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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