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 2023 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 127 billion SEK in about 170 countries.

Are you an experienced software leader driven by innovation and passionate about electrification? If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Join Sandvik’s community of smart minds, all committed to building a more sustainable future.

We’re looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to drive our dedicated software development team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in advancing our control system software platform by strengthening engineering practices and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous growth.

This position is in Sandvik’s Turku site which is the main product development and manufacturing center for our Load and Haul equipment.

About the team:

Our cross-functional team focuses on developing Control System Software for underground loaders and trucks. We are a collaborative and diverse group committed to pushing the boundaries of technology in the mining sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development of the software platform, ensuring its fit for purpose, scalability, and flexibility for future enhancements.
• Promote professional development of individuals and the collective growth of the team.
• Provide technical leadership in best practices, ensuring high code quality, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand long-term business goals, translating them into a strategic technical roadmap for the platform, and effectively communicate decisions and plans to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Your background and what we find important:

• Strong people management skills with experience leading and developing teams
• Effective change management skills to drive and manage organizational change
• Experience with C++, Qt, or CODESYS in embedded software development is highly appreciated
• Demonstrate a proactive and systematic approach with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and cooperation skills; excels as a collaborative team player in diverse, international work settings
• Proficiency in agile methodologies; experience in this field is highly desirable
• Knowledge of machine control systems, electric powertrain, battery electric vehicles, and distributed control software is a significant advantage.
• Possesses a degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in engineering or from a relevant field
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Finnish is appreciated
  

Our culture – do we share the same mission?

Our role is clear – through every action, every day, we make the shift and advance the world through engineering. We believe in an inclusive, equal, and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. In addition, we can offer you fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career options.

What’s in it for you? We offer you interesting tasks in our modern, continuously evolving, and international product development environment, as well as the opportunity to develop your own professional skills and career. 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. Are you intrigued? Visit our website,LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.

What next?

The recruitment process consists of interviews and tests by Adecco and Sandvik.

The recruitment is handled by our partner Adecco and all questions and further information will be provided by Executive Search Consultant, Sari Ojanen / sari.ojanen@adecco.fi

Please send your application as soon as possible or at the latest by 30.5.2025.

The position will be filled when the person we are looking for is found.

⭐We look forward to hearing from you⭐

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