Research & Development

R&D Manager, Testing

Surface Drilling Division within Sandvik Mining is global provider of various state of the art drilling solutions such as Top Hammer and Down-The-Hole drill rigs designed and produced in Finland and India.

To further strengthen our focus on delivering industry leading solutions that meet our customers’ quality requirements, we are now looking for R&D Manager, Testing. The position is permanent and location is Tampere, Finland. This role reports directly to VP R&D and Product Management, Surface Drilling.

Your Mission

You will be responsible for developing test methods and testing capability to better meet future needs and reduce time and resources needed to verify product functionality and reliability. You will also coordinate the day-to-day work of our test engineers and test mechanics. You work closely with R&D, product management, and project management to determine testing methods and criteria to support our new product development. Building a long-term vision of our testing capabilities relating to personnel, facilities, and other resources will be one of your key areas of focus. You’re responsible for managing our test equipment fleet and customer site testing, including agreements.

You will also work with our key suppliers on developing testing capability to meet Sandvik requirements. You represent testing in new product development programs and are responsible for creating test plans, documenting test results, and providing status updates. You are actively looking to improve testing capabilities and work in cooperation with our sales areas to engage customers as part of our validation and testing process.

Your skills and capabilities:

Good understanding of machine, component, and subsystem testing and how to create suitable test setups
Good documentation skills and the ability to manage testing related data such as test reports and large amounts of testing data
Understanding of hydraulic and electrics systems as well as knowledge of heavy machinery recommended, but not required
Good organizing skills and ability to manage & lead a team of highly competent specialists
Process development driven person
Supervisory experience is not necessary but seen as a benefit
Prior knowledge of drilling application and/or mining application seen as a benefit

Your background and what we find important

We seek candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field. Ideal applicants can drive change and shape a clear vision for the future. You excel at setting goals and achieving them, motivating others to seek improvements while continuously striving to grow yourself. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders are essential.

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 at our customer sites must successfully complete a specific health examination before an employment contract is offered.

We offer you a chance to play an integral part in Surface Drilling’s long-term product vision and especially in ensuring our products meet the high level our customers have come to expect. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, therefore, our customers. We have an inclusive company culture where our values are Curiosity, Responsibility, Customer Focus, and Winning together. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of topics from how products are defined & developed to how they are sold and marketed.

Contact Information

For further information about this position, please contact:

Lauri Laihanen, Vice President R&D and Product Management, Surface Drilling Division +358 40 729 2571.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Sandvik's HR Services, Finland, +358 (0)800 1 44 444 (weekdays at 9-11 and 12-15 EET).

Want to join our team?

Submit your application and CV in English including your salary request at home.sandvik/careers by Sunday March 22nd, 2026. We will be reviewing applications & interviewing as per submitted. When applying, please make sure to also attach your cover letter when asked to upload your CV. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email.

Job ID: R0089116

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 2025, the group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 121 billion.

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