Equipment Test Expert

Sandvik$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years of experience in heavy equipment or mining environments
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems
  • Experience with testing, diagnostics, or system validation
  • Familiarity with data acquisition and diagnostic tools
  • Technical degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate Factory and Site Acceptance Testing activities
  • Plan, execute, and document comprehensive test programs
  • Apply rotary drilling knowledge to ensure testing meets real-world conditions
  • Establish and maintain testing standards and accurate documentation
  • Develop data acquisition strategies and analyze results for engineering insights
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, offering technical mentorship
  • Ensure testing equipment is maintained and ready, supporting upgrades as needed

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and training
  • Opportunity for international travel
  • Work in diverse environments, including manufacturing and field conditions
  • Hands-on involvement with advanced technology in a global company
Full Job Description

At Sandvik Mining,we’repushing the boundaries of engineering excellence in rotary drilling systems. We’relooking for an Equipment Test Expertto play a critical role in validatingthe performance, reliability, and safety of our equipment before it reaches customers.

This is ahands-on, high-impact rolewhere you’llown testing activities, influence product development, and ensure our equipment meets the highest standards in the industry.
 

WhatYou’llDo

In this role,you’lllead and coordinate testing efforts across the full development lifecycle—serving as a key authority on equipment validation.

Drive Equipment Validation Excellence

  • Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities, ensuring all systems meet defined product requirements

  • Plan, execute, and document comprehensive test programs
     

Bethe Technical Expert in Rotary Drilling Applications

  • Apply your knowledge of rotary drilling applications to ensure testing reflects real-world operating conditions

  • Provide guidance on validation methods across: 

  • Mechanical systems

  • Hydraulics and fluid power

  • Electrical and control systems

  • Safety systems
     

Own Testing Standards & Data Integrity

  • Establish andmaintainstandards for test procedures and reporting

  • Ensureaccurate, objective, and high-quality documentation
     

Analyze Data & Drive Improvement

  • Develop data acquisition strategies and measurement approaches

  • Analyze results and translate findings into actionable insights for engineering teams
     

Collaborate Across the Business

  • Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Technical Services teams

  • Provide technical mentorship and contribute to building testing capability across the organization
     

Maintain Testing Systems

  • Ensure test equipment, instrumentation, and systems are calibrated,maintained, and ready

  • Support modifications and upgrades to meet evolving testing needs

What You Bring 

We’re looking for a strong technical professional who combines hands-on experience with analytical thinking and a passion for quality. 
 

Experience 

  • 8–12+ years of experience in heavy equipment, mining equipment, or similar industrial environments 

  • Background in equipment operation, maintenance, testing, engineering, or product support  

  • Ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without sponsorship
     

Technical Expertise 

  • Strong understanding of complex systems (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, control systems 

  • Experience with testing, diagnostics, or system validation 

  • Familiarity with tools such as data acquisition and diagnostic systems (e.g., CAN-based tools, Hydac, CAT ET, Cummins Insite)  
     

Problem Solving & Analysis 

  • Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and develop effective testing strategies 

  • Confidence performing calculations to evaluate system performance 
     

Communication & Collaboration

  • Strong communicationskills and ability to work across cross-functional teams

  • Ability to clearly document and present technical findings
     

Education

  • Technical degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience 

Work Environment & Travel

  • 100% on-site role based in Alachua, FL 

  • Work across office, manufacturing, and field environments

  • Ability to work in industrial conditions and wear PPE asrequired

  • International travel up to ~20% (including trips of up to 3 weeks) 

 

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