Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is the leading provider of equipment and tools as well as maintenance and technical services for the mining industry. Its products include drill rigs, mechanical mining equipment, crushers, loading and hauling equipment and material processing equipment.

The AutoMine® Surface R&D team is looking for an Automation Engineer for its global technology and manufacturing center in Tampere, Finland. The vacancy is full-time and permanent.

Our team consists of automation and software experts and focuses on surface mining digital products – more precisely autonomous equipment, remote control, and remote monitoring solutions for automated mining machinery. Our growing team, the AutoMine® Surface R&D team makes this development happen by creating state of the art product solutions for the mining industry of tomorrow. Join us in Business unit Automation at Sandvik’s Digital Mining Technologies and be part of the digital transformation in the mining industry.

About your role

As an Automation Engineer, Autonomous Equipment your main responsibilities will be:

• Working part of the high professional team developing existing and future navigation systems of autonomous equipment for surface and underground solutions
• Working as a developer of AutoMine® Surface obstacle detection system, defining functionalities and develop an algorithm
• Work in close collaboration with equipment manufacture divisions in Sandvik
• Ensure agreed content and quality have successfully delivered on time and cost
• Provide hands on expert level assistance for technical issues and for training
• Define specifications and collaborate development activities with internal and external stakeholders

About you

You have a Master or Bachelor’s degree in automation/software or similar. In addition, you have experience in automation/software development and good background in C / C++ / Matlab / Python. You could be beginning of you carrier or an expert, the job description will be adapted according to your experience and background. Your previous experience from autonomous equipment’s, 3D laser-based navigation or machine control systems is highly appreciated. You are a team player and your way of working is systematic and you have passion to get things done in time and quality. This job requires excellent written and verbal skills in English and willingness to travel occasionally.

What is in it for you?

You will get to join a core team of automation experts focusing on remote operations in surface drilling automation. We offer you challenging and interesting tasks & projects in a growing team, where you get to use your full technological competence and in a company with excellent opportunities for your professional development.

Sandvik offers you versatile tasks in a modern, continuously evolving, and international product development environment, as well as the opportunity to develop your own professional skills and career. You will be able to visibly see the output of your hard work first-hand at our test yard in Tampere or when visiting our divisions around the world. In addition, we offer a multi-form and inclusive corporate culture focused on sustainable development, with values such as Innovation, Fair Play, Customer Focus and Passion to Win. We at Sandvik believe that the diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds will contribute to successes for our employees, our company and therefore also our customers.

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