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Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, Suomi / Finland
Hybrid
Are you an experienced power unit engineer who wants to shape the technical direction of internal combustion engine systems for underground mining machines? Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working closely with suppliers and turning legislation, operating conditions and product requirements into reliable technical solutions? If yes, this may be the right opportunity for you.
The Senior Power Unit Engineer position is located at Sandvik's Turku site, the main product development and manufacturing center for our Load and Haul equipment. You will work with power units and their auxiliary systems for mobile machines operating in demanding underground mining environments. The role is full-time and permanent.
About the job
As a Senior Power Unit Engineer, you will join the Powertrain Technology team within the Product Offering organization and act as a key technical authority for power unit systems within our Load and Haul products. You will have overall technical responsibility for power unit systems, including internal combustion engines and associated auxiliary components. You will define technical solutions, ensure compliance with internal standards and external requirements, and co-develop engine variants with suppliers to meet the environmental and operational demands of underground mining. You will also help shape the long-term technology strategy, contribute to technology roadmaps and mentor other engineers through technical leadership and reviews.
Your work includes the following
Your background
Beneficial 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 at our customer sites must successfully complete a specific health examination before an employment contract is offered.
What we offer
In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to influence the future of power unit technology for underground mining equipment, from today's product programs to the next generation of solutions. You will work closely with leading suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams while shaping both product development decisions and long-term technology direction. The position offers the possibility of partial remote work.
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact the recruiting manager:
Mika Hyytiäinen, R&D Manager, Powertrain Technology, tel. +358 40 3546 013 (weekdays at 8-16 EEST).
For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
Sandvik’s HR Services, Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays at 9-11 or 12-15 EEST).
Want to join our team?
Submit your application at home.sandvik/careers by Sunday October 18th, 2026.
Please note that we are already reviewing applications during the application period.
Your application should consist of an introductory letter including your salary request and a CV. If you wish to add a cover letter to your application, please make sure to attach the file when uploading your CV. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email.
Job ID: R0097069.
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. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation, and rock processing. In 2025, the group had approximately 42.000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 121 billion.
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