Senior Power Unit Engineer

About the role

Sandvik is looking for an experienced Senior Power Unit Engineer to join its Turku site, the main product development and manufacturing centre for Load and Haul equipment. The role sits in the Powertrain Technology team and acts as a key technical authority for power unit systems, including internal combustion engines and their auxiliary components, for mobile machines used in demanding underground mining environments. It is a full-time, permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Own the power unit system definition, technical architecture and overall technical responsibility throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop power unit solutions with suppliers, ensuring performance, emissions compliance, safety, efficiency and reliability.
• Lead validation, testing and complex problem-solving, using analysis and test results to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines, suppliers and customers, including occasional travel to customer sites and field locations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, contribute to technology roadmaps and mentor other engineers through technical reviews and guidance.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Energy Technology or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in power unit, engine or powertrain engineering for mobile equipment, with a track record of developing system-level solutions.
• Strong system-level understanding of internal combustion engines and their integration into demanding machine environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions, collaborate with suppliers and solve complex engineering challenges.
• Fluent Finnish and English, and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Beneficial but not required: experience with underground mining machinery, knowledge of engine control systems, CAN communication, emissions legislation, functional safety or product compliance, and experience in technical leadership, simulation-based development or data-driven engineering.

What we offer

• The chance to influence the future of power unit technology for underground mining equipment.
• Close collaboration with leading suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Possibility of partial remote work.
• Regular health examinations, as required by mining industry risk assessments.

Applications are submitted online via the company's careers page by Sunday 18 October 2026, with an introductory letter including a salary request and a CV; applications by email are not accepted.