Senior Product Development Engineer

Epiroc Ground Support is a global division of Epiroc AB Sweden, a leading multinational supplier of mining and civil construction equipment and consumables. Established in 1873, the Epiroc group has grown to employ 16 000 people and has a presence in more than 150 countries. The Ground support division of Epiroc is widely recognised as the leader of innovation and excellence within its global market segment and is one of the fastest growing business lines within Epiroc. Expansion of the business line has created an opportunity for an ambitious engineer to join the team in the role of Product Development Engineer.

The Product Development Engineer role reports into the Epiroc Ground Support R&D Team, with offices based in Johannesburg South. The R&D Department is a collaborative and high-performing team of multidisciplinary engineers who liaise with both internal and external customers to develop innovative ground support and monitoring products and advance scientific knowledge within this field. As a Product Development Engineer, you will continuously develop your understanding of mechanical engineering principals as well as advanced ground support technology, and apply this knowledge towards the design and optimisation of new ground support systems, with a focus on integrating these products into other applicable technologies offered by the Epiroc Group, such as mechanised mining equipment and digital technologies. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic and empowering work environment that provides opportunity for personal development and access to a global career path within the Epiroc group.

Core responsibilities include;

• Participate in customer engagement via the marketing team to understand customer requirements and conceptualise solutions.
• Design, develop and validate scalable product solutions to meet requirements.
• Full project life-cycle Management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to convert conceptual ideas into scalable and marketable products.
• Professional communication both written and verbal.
• Mentoring and development of Junior team members
• Support marketing team during development of high value projects
• On-site technical support
  
  

Requirements For Success

• A driven and top-achieving Mechanical Engineer with a minimum Bachelors Degree, preferably with honours or Masters.
• Ability to problem solve and self-teach new skills and knowledge needed to advance your work.
• Able to demonstrate a history of competence and achievement within the Mechanical Engineering field.
• Aptitude to develop innovative technology within a high-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, self-manage, self-prioritise and action accordingly.
  
  

Advantageous Experience

• Experience in the mining environment with an understanding of the ground support cycle and equipment.
• Experience and understanding of the
  
  

Renumeration package will be negotiated against the merits of the individual candidate.

Closing date: 5 June 2026

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future.  Learn more at www.epiroc.com