Application Engineer

Step into a role where your technical expertise truly makes an impact and contributes directly to more productive and safer drilling operations. At business area Mining and Division Rock Tools you join a team dedicated to advancing performance in the field and supporting customers with solutions that drive real results.

About the job

In this role you provide technical expertise and support to ensure the optimal use and performance of rotary drilling tools across diverse applications. You supervise tool usage analyze performance data and drive operational improvements that enhance productivity and reduce downtime. You collaborate crossfunctionally with R&D and commercial teams while promoting the highest safety standards in all drilling operations.

What youll do

• Provide troubleshooting support and technical guidance in rotary drilling operations.
• Facilitate training sessions for operators customers and internal teams.
• Collect analyze and interpret drilling performance data to identify opportunities.
• Share insights with R&D to support product improvements and innovation.
• Support commercial activities with technical recommendations and customer consultations.
• Maintain documentation related to operations maintenance and troubleshooting.

Location

This position is based on-site in Sandviken Sweden although South Africa and Zambia may also be options. Regular travel to customer sites is part of the role.

Your profile

You have handson experience in mining and drilling applications and youre confident working with the operation and maintenance of drilling tools. Youre able to provide consultation make recommendations and support product development in collaboration with the commercial team. A degree in Mining Engineering or experience in a related technical field is beneficial. Youre fluent in English and you hold a valid Class B drivers license.

Youre a natural communicator who easily connects with both customers and colleagues. You take initiative stay curious and enjoy solving problems in the field. You work in a structured way share technical insights and are confident in leading training or discussions. Youre collaborative safetyminded and motivated by improving performance and helping others succeed.

Our culture

At Sandvik were tech driven innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So we invest in supporting each other learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position please contact Oguzhan Ozturk hiring manager 46 (0)76-

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Union contacts Sweden

• Cecilia Mickelsson Unionen 46 (0)70-
• Erik Kjerf Akademikerföreningen 46 (0)70-
• Olle Hansson Ledarna 46 (0)70-

Recruitment Specialist: Karin Wallón

How to apply

Send your application no later than February 19 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we dont accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0087226.

As we aim for a fair recruitment process we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.

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Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools partsservice digitalsolutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling rock cutting loading and hauling tunneling and quarrying. In 2024 sales were approximately 636billion SEK with about 17000 employees.