Junior Data Scientist

Sandvik AB; Svedala kommun; Hybrid; SEK 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik AB is seeking a junior data scientist to support the development of AI models and data-driven solutions focused on image and sensor data. You will collaborate closely with experienced colleagues, participate in experimentation, testing, and continuous improvement of models in a hybrid work setting at our Svedala site.

You are early in your career with a strong foundation in data science or a related field, driven by curiosity and a desire to turn theory into practical AI solutions while

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in data science or related field.
• Hands-on project, thesis work or open-source contributions.
• Interest in AI, machine learning and algorithms for image or sensor data.
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Support development of AI and machine learning models
• Work with image and sensor data to explore and build solutions
• Assist in testing, validating, and refining models
• Contribute to experiments and prototyping activities
• Collaborate with team members to improve performance and results

Skills

Data science basics

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Job description

Do you want to turn image and sensor data into meaningful insights and real-world solutions? Here, you join a collaborative environment where innovation, learning, and data-driven thinking move us forward.

Why Sandvik?

We combine advanced technology with real industrial impact, giving you space to grow while contributing to something bigger.

• Work together with experienced experts and learn by doing
• Contribute to real-world AI use cases from day one
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture

About the job

You support the development of AI models and data-driven solutions with a focus on image and sensor data. Working closely with more experienced colleagues, you take part in experimentation, testing, and continuous improvement of models.

Job responsibilities

• Support development of AI and machine learning models
• Work with image and sensor data to explore and build solutions
• Assist in testing, validating, and refining models
• Contribute to experiments and prototyping activities
• Collaborate with team members to improve performance and results

Location and flexibility

This position is based at our site in Svedala and offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to work remotely.

Your profile

You’re early in your career and bring a strong foundation in data science or a related field. Curiosity drives you, and you’re motivated to turn theory into practical solutions while growing your skills in applied AI.

Your background includes

• A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Hands‑on experience through projects, thesis work, or open-source contributions
• Interest in AI, machine learning, and algorithms for image or sensor data
• Strong problem‑solving ability and analytical thinking
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a team environment

Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn guide your approach. You enjoy collaborating, asking questions, and tackling challenges step by step. A proactive mindset and openness to feedback help you grow and contribute to the team’s success.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe thatsuccess is a team effort so wevaluediversityand are committed to creating an inclusive culturewhere people can be themselves and reach their fullpotential. 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 Johan Östergren, hiring manager, [e-mail].

Union contacts – Sweden

• Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, [phone]
• Jonny Hansson, Akademikerföreningen, [phone]
• Michael Wicktor‑Ohlsson, Ledarna, [phone]