Engineer – Parts & Service, Surface & Under Ground Drills, Territory Middle East

SANDVIK; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in mining solutions is seeking an Engineer – Parts & Service to join their Middle East team. This role will focus on driving parts sales while providing service, maintenance, and troubleshooting for drilling equipment. The position requires flexibility in working hours and extensive travel across the Middle East. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Join a collaborative culture prioritizing safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a University Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive parts sales and support dealers/customers in service and maintenance.
• Deliver training to dealer and customer service teams.
• Provide technical support for commissioning and repairs.

Skills

Solid product knowledge

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Customer Service experience

Education

University Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Surface Boom Drills

Underground Drills

Job description

Engineer – Parts & Service

We are seeking an Engineer – Parts & Service to join our Middle East team, part of SMR Sales Area Southern Europe and Middle East.

This position will be based in Dubai, UAE.

In this role, you will:

• Drive parts sales and support dealers/customers in service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Sandvik Surface and Underground Drills.
• Deliver training to dealer and customer service teams.
• Provide technical support for commissioning, warranty handling, and advanced repairs.

This position requires extensive travel across Middle Eastern countries and flexibility in working hours to meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include the below:

Health and Safety

• Develop routine work procedures (utilizing the tools provided), according to safety standards.

Maintenance and Repair Support

• Install, repair, inspect and commission products and equipment at customer site or own premises independently.
• Conduct problem solving and analysis of non‑standard problems by using a variety of approaches, tools and techniques for recognizing operational or process problems and determine the appropriate approach.
• Conduct advanced and specialized repairs and inspections of products and equipment at customer site or own premises.
• Determine the best approach considering energy efficiency, environmental impact and maintenance costs when providing customer support.
• Complete analysis of failed product and report on any abnormalities to the relevant party (e.g. Product Support and Sales Technician).
• Perform troubleshooting independently for non‑standard and complex maintenance and repair or commissioning issues.
• Able to operate equipment proficiently and to test the functioning of customer equipment.
• Carry out dealer and customer training in sales, equipment operation, service and maintenance.
• Assist customer service and warranty handling with technical support.

Sales

• Promote the sale of consumables and spare & wear parts for SUDEX/DRRI/LOHA equipment. Develop sales opportunities in the customer services business with a view to increase business volume and market share. Continuously improve and update personal knowledge with respect to:
• Product development and technical innovation
• Dealers, customers, business and trends within the territory
• Develop and maintain a strong Sandvik relationship to dealers and customers

Customer Support and Advise

• Support the customer’s product / equipment / processes by advising on possible improvements to more advanced technical solutions and products.
• Use deep knowledge of the tasks, tools and procedures in providing technical support to the sales team and customers.
• Perform adjustments of systems for client equipment.
• Conduct product launching and testing for client commissioning services.

Planning and Reporting

• Provide analysis, reports and supporting documentation for customer invoicing.
• Plan for, conduct and maintain tools and equipment for service work. Report on installation, maintenance and repair work and make recommendations to improve processes or advise customer based on observations.

What We’re Looking For

You will need to travel extensively for this role within Middle Eastern countries with overnight stays. You must have a flexible approach to working hours and overtime to suit the customer/business needs.

You hold a University Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or in an equivalent field or hold relevant technical experience. You have solid product knowledge, trouble shooting and problem‑solving experience within Surface Boom Drills (DXi, DIi & Dpi Series) and Underground Drills (DDi, DTi, DLi & DSi Series). You are experienced in Customer Service.

Key performance areas include putting safety first, considering and taking responsible actions with environmental health and safety aspects. You will be involved in commissioning new equipment and introducing customers to equipment technology and application. You have the ability to work independently and cost effectively to evaluate, troubleshoot and repair the customers’ equipment as well as promote the sales of spare and wear parts, consumables and equipment. You will ensure communication and reporting on maintenance and service work are carried out, producing descriptive and professional feedback alongside communicating customer needs to ensure further Customer Services and Equipment sales.

An ability to work independently is a must, coupled with confidence in dealing with customers.

You possess strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Fluency in a second language will be considered a plus.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in commissioning new equipment, introducing customers to advanced technologies, and ensuring top‑notch service delivery. Safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Company Culture

Business Area Mining is part of the Sandvik Group and a global leader in the supply of equipment, tools, parts, services, and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Sandvik Group has approximately 41,000 employees in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Our equipment and services support customers across the globe to mine and excavate rock more safely and productively. Our offering includes rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling, and quarrying solutions.

We conduct business in a sustainable and responsible manner, guided by high ethical standards. We put safety first and show care for the environment and the communities in which we operate.

We are proud of our inclusive, performance‑driven culture, where you will join a collaborative environment with diversity and inclusion at the core of how we work. Our core values—curiosity, responsibility, customer focus, and winning together:

• Curiosity – We explore challenges and innovate to shape the future.
• Responsibility – We put safety first, act with integrity, and take responsibility for our people and our planet, building trust in everything we do.
• Customer Focus – Strong partnerships define our success. We listen, create, adapt, and deliver, always staying close to our customers.
• Winning Together – We take the lead with a collaborative spirit and succeed as a team.

Application

If you wish to add a cover letter to your application, please make sure to attach the file when uploading your resume.

Please submit your application no later than 31st Dec 2025.