Automation Specialist, SEMEC

Sandvik Group; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining, part of Sandvik Group, is seeking an Automation Systems Specialist to provide on-site and remote support for Digital Automation solutions including AutoMine and Newtrax. You will install, commission, validate and optimize automation systems to boost safety and productivity.

The role requires hands-on technical work, strong networking knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with customers and internal teams across the global support network.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background.
• Experience with automation systems, ideally Sandvik Automation products.
• Knowledge of networking and network protocols.
• Good computer skills and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in mining or heavy equipment environments would be a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive mindset, customer focus and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, validation and optimization of new automation systems.
• Customer training, both classroom‑based and on‑the‑job.
• Participation in customer operational meetings and scoping workshops.
• Troubleshooting, fault finding and support for installed systems.
• Remote and on‑site technical support.
• Production optimization activities.
• Technical support for sales initiatives.
• Collaboration with customers, internal teams and global technical support.

Skills

Strong technical background

Automation systems experience

Networking knowledge

Computer skills

Mining/heavy equipment experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Join Sandvik Mining, a global leader in technical solutions, equipment, tools, and services for the mining industry. We are part of the Sandvik Group, a high‑tech engineering company operating in more than 150 countries and employing over 44,000 people worldwide.

Location: Spain, San Fernando de Henares (Madrid)
Travel: Around 50% within the Sales Area
Business Area: Sandvik Mining
Position: Automation Systems Specialist

Join us and be part of a global company driving innovation, automation and sustainable progress in the mining industry.

About the role

This position will focus on providing on‑site and remote support for Sandvik Digital Automation solutions, including AutoMine® and Newtrax systems.

The role will support the installation, commissioning, validation, optimization and ongoing maintenance of automation systems, helping customers improve safety, productivity and operational performance.

Main responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, validation and optimization of new automation systems.
• Customer training, both classroom‑based and on‑the‑job.
• Participation in customer operational meetings and scoping workshops.
• Troubleshooting, fault finding and support for installed systems.
• Remote and on‑site technical support.
• Production optimization activities.
• Technical support for sales initiatives.
• Collaboration with customers, internal teams and global technical support.

Candidate profile

• A strong technical background.
• Experience with automation systems, ideally Sandvik Automation products.
• Knowledge of networking and network protocols.
• Good computer skills and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in mining or heavy equipment environments would be a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive mindset, customer focus and ability to work independently.