Engineering Manager Universal Field Robots

Universal Field Robots A Sandvik Company
Engineering Manager Eagle Farm Qld.

About the opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to join UFR as the Engineering Manager where you will lead a multidisciplinary team driving the development and delivery of industryleading autonomous technologies for mobile mining this pivotal role you will help shape the next generation of UFRs OEMagnostic automation solutions and play a key part in supporting Sandviks broader ZeroEntry Mine vision.

As Engineering Manager you will guide the full engineering lifecyclefrom concept development through design verification validation commissioning and product handover. You will champion engineering excellence ensure quality and safety standards are met and oversee the processes toolchains and frameworks that underpin reliable and scalable product delivery. Your leadership will be instrumental in building capability strengthening team culture and fostering innovation across the engineering group.

You will work closely with Product Management Commercial and crossfunctional technical teams to translate strategy into actionable engineering plans and roadmaps. By promoting collaboration driving continuous improvement and maintaining strong external partnerships with customers suppliers and research institutions you will ensure UFRs technology remains at the forefront of the global mining automation landscape.

This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership strategic influence and handson involvement in cuttingedge robotics automation and advanced control systems. As UFR continues to scale you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of its engineering capabilities develop highperforming teams and contribute to solutions that redefine the future of safe autonomous mining.

Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team fostering a collaborative innovative and inclusive culture.

Provide clear direction set performance expectations and support career development succession planning and capability growth.

Oversee the full engineering lifecycle ensuring products and projects are delivered on time to quality and in alignment with safety and compliance requirements.

Continuously improve engineering processes standards toolchains and quality frameworks to enhance product reliability and maintainability.

Translate strategic objectives into practical engineering plans resourcing decisions and roadmaps that support UFRs automation vision and Sandviks ZeroEntry Mine strategy.

Promote a culture of innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and encouraging experimentation while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

Drive a proactive safety culture across engineering activities embedding safe design principles risk management and psychological safety.

Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams and external partners to achieve shared technical and commercial outcomes.

Establish KPIs and governance structures to measure engineering performance ensuring accountability across people processes and delivery.

Manage engineering budgets resources and project schedules to meet operational and financial targets.

About you

You are an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in guiding multidisciplinary teams across mechanical mechatronic electrical and software disciplines. You bring deep technical insight coupled with the ability to translate strategic priorities into clear engineering plans enabling your team to deliver highquality autonomous products that meet both customer and organisational expectations.

You excel at leading the full product engineering lifecycle from concept development through design reviews validation commissioning and final delivery. You are passionate about process excellence and continuously improving engineering standards toolchains and quality frameworks. Your leadership style balances technical credibility with the ability to coach mentor and develop others creating a culture where innovation accountability and collaboration thrive.

You are proactive and strategic comfortable working closely with Product Management Commercial and executive stakeholders to align engineering roadmaps with market needs and longterm business goals. You stay curious about emerging technologies from robotics to AI to simulation and can evaluate their practical value in building scalable futureready solutions.

Above all you are a valuesdriven leader who champions safety integrity and psychological wellbeing. You foster open communication strengthen crossfunctional relationships and empower your team to deliver reliably safely and sustainably. Your ability to build capability maintain governance and drive continuous improvement makes you a key contributor to UFRs mission and Sandviks ZeroEntry Mine strategy.

Agencies need not apply.

To be eligible for this role you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities from extensive internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
• Company-funded paid parental leave with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
• Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program including salary sacrifice options and a Length of Service Recognition program.
  

Who we are:

Are you a passionate technologist who thrives on solving complex problems supporting diverse business needs and driving best practices Join UFR now proudly operating under Sandvik where we develop innovative autonomous robotic applications that are transforming industries like mining agriculture and construction.

Our robots are built with advanced sensing and computing technology to make outdoor work smarter safer and more efficient. As part of the Sandvik Group a global leader in mining and rock solutions we combine the agility of a tech company with the strength and stability of a global organisation. We are committed to sustainability inclusion and building a better future through engineering. If youre ready to make a real impact in a forward-thinking and inclusive environment wed love to hear from you.

How to apply
Click Quick Apply on Seek or head to our careers page further information about the role please reach out to Human Resources Operations Specialist Alexis McKechnie on

Applications close: 30/03/26 or prior if ideal candidate selected.