Research & Development

Digitalization 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 Digitalization 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. 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 Digitalization Specialist at Sandvik, your core responsibilities include designing and implementing new digital solutions that run both on the edge of our mining machines and in the cloud. You will play a crucial role in advancing our roadmap for simulation capabilities, enabling rapid prototyping and the development of next‑generation digital solutions. You will work closely with key technologies such as digital twins, mobile machine UX and HMI, and digital systems that enhance machine‑fleet‑level safety—each contributing to increased automation at the mine sites of the future.

This role includes hands‑on integration, deployment, and testing of newly developed solutions in our state‑of‑the‑art Test Mine and Test Pit environments. You will also have the opportunity to validate your work using our cutting‑edge underground drilling and load‑and‑haul concept machines, Amelia and AutoMine® Concept, along with future visionary concept machines yet to come.

Key responsibilities:

Leading projects involving mobile machine automation and digitalization.
Maintaining and increasing the simulation capabilities for state‑of‑the‑art mobile work machine research and technology development.
Managing the design and development of digital twins.
Managing the design and development of state‑of‑the‑art user experience and human‑machine‑interface solutions.
Managing the design and development of new safety solutions for mobile work machines and the operational infrastructure.
Hands‑on integration, deployment, and implementation testing in the Sandvik Test Mine and Test Pit.

Background and skills:

Suitable technical education (such as an M.Sc.) in engineering.
3+ years of experience in automation design and development.
3+ years of experience in deployment and testing of automation solutions.
3+ years of experience using simulators in automation/digitalization development.
Experience in managing and coordinating outsourced projects.
Experience in implementing digital twins, UX, or HMI solutions is preferred.
Experience with Azure DevOps 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 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 March 1st 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: R0087501

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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