Full-Time
Total Cost of Ownership Product Manager
Blasthole Drills
Epiroc
Mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer
No salary listed
Garland, TX, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role based in Garland, TX; travel 30-50% locally and internationally.
Bachelor's
 Product (1) |
|---|
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in mining equipment, product management, aftermarket support, technical services, or operational roles.
- Strong understanding of surface mining equipment and maintenance practices.
- Experience working with customers and cross-functional global teams.
- Knowledge of lifecycle cost analysis, business case development, and commercial evaluations.
- Experience in reliability engineering, failure analysis, and equipment performance improvement.
- Own and drive lifecycle value creation for the global Blasthole Drills portfolio.
- Develop and maintain Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, lifecycle business cases, and customer value tools.
- Identify and quantify key customer value drivers including availability, reliability, maintenance costs, component life, fuel consumption, and spare parts usage.
- Support Customer Centers during customer discussions, budget evaluations, and tender processes with lifecycle cost and value analysis.
- Benchmark Epiroc products against competitors to ensure competitive operating costs and strong customer value propositions.
- Develop tools and metrics to measure lifecycle value delivered to customers and business value captured by Epiroc.
- Own lifecycle business performance for the Blasthole Drills portfolio, with focus on:
- Maximized equipment availability and reliability.
- Competitive operating costs.
- Sustainable aftermarket and spare parts growth.
- Improving customer satisfaction and fleet utilization.
- Develop and execute lifecycle strategies that balance customer value, competitive operating costs, and sustainable aftermarket growth.
- Identify opportunities to improve lifecycle costs, reliability, service offerings, and support processes.
- Drive initiatives that improve component life, maintenance efficiency, machine availability, and customer productivity.
- Monitor lifecycle business performance and recommend actions to improve commercial and operational results.
- Influence Design for Aftermarket activities to ensure serviceability, maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle support requirements are built into new products.
- Work closely with Engineering, Product Companies, PSD, and Supply Chain teams to improve lifecycle performance and supportability.
- Ensure service, spare parts, maintenance, and support requirements are considered throughout the New Product Development process.
- Drive lifecycle requirements into product roadmaps via Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) process.
- Represent customer lifecycle needs during product planning and design reviews.
- Promote and support connected fleet solutions and digital lifecycle services across the installed base.
- Use machine data and fleet performance insights to identify opportunities to improve uptime, maintenance planning, and operating costs.
- Support development of predictive maintenance and condition-based maintenance strategies.
- Convert field performance data and customer feedback into actionable product and service improvements.
- Collaborate with digital Automation Team to strengthen Epiroc’s lifecycle value proposition.
- Drive lifecycle extension initiatives that increase customer value and installed base profitability.
- Support and promote programs including: Midlife Upgrades; Customer Engineering Solutions (CES); Retrofit and modernization packages.
- Identify opportunities to extend machine life, improve performance, and reduce operating costs for customers.
- Work with PSD and Customer Centers to increase aftermarket participation and installed base engagement.
- Lead lifecycle readiness activities for new product launches and global deployments.
- Work with Product Companies, PSD, and Customer Centers to ensure lifecycle support readiness before customer deliveries.
- Coordinate aftermarket preparation including: Spare parts strategy; Service tooling readiness; Maintenance planning; Service capability development; Training programs.
- Support first-machine deliveries, pilot installations, and fleet introductions.
- Develop deployment and support plans for customers with limited experience operating Epiroc drills or new product platforms.
- Support Customer Centers with: Tender responses; Lifecycle cost analysis; Technical-commercial evaluations; Value proposition development.
- Advise customers on maintenance strategies, parts planning, fleet performance, and operational best practices.
- Support regional teams in resolving customer concerns related to operating costs, reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance.
- Serve as the primary interface between key stakeholders on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and lifecycle value creation: Customers; Surface Division (ADS Product Line); Parts & Services Division (PSD); Product Companies (Garland PC, Nanjing PC, Nashik PC); Supply Chain Organization; Customer Centers (ADS and PSD).
- Drive alignment across stakeholders to ensure lifecycle support, customer value, and aftermarket growth objectives are incorporated into product and business strategies.
- Gather and analyze customer feedback related to reliability, maintenance costs, component life, and machine availability.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor products, and lifecycle support strategies.
- Recommend product, service, and support improvements that strengthen Epiroc’s competitive position.
- Support initiatives aimed at reducing customer operating costs and increasing equipment uptime.
Epiroc manufactures drill rigs and rock excavation equipment for the mining and infrastructure sectors, operating in around 150 countries. Its offerings include surface and underground equipment, tools, aftermarket support, and technology for automation, digitalization, and electrification. What sets Epiroc apart is its focus on safety innovations like Live Work Elimination and strong R&D investment with customers. The goal is to accelerate the transformation toward a sustainable, productive mining and construction industry.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Nacka, Sweden
Founded
1873
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 orders rose 13% to SEK 17.3 billion; equipment orders grew 30%.
- Heidelberg Materials ordered LinkOA in Australia on 2026-08-09, extending autonomy into aggregates.
- Mopani Copper Mines ordered underground equipment in Zambia, with deliveries running through 2026.
What critics are saying
- Epiroc closes Langley, Canada by March 2027, disrupting tools manufacturing and 65 jobs.
- Sandvik and Komatsu attack the same automation and mining equipment accounts across Australia and North America.
- A mining capex downturn in iron ore and copper would crush equipment orders within two quarters.
What makes Epiroc unique
- LinkOA made Roy Hill the largest OEM-agnostic autonomous mine in 2025.
- Epiroc combines equipment, service, and aftermarket through Eventspec, boosting recurring revenue since 4 Aug 2026.
- Its electrification and automation stack spans drilling, haulage, charging, and fleet telematics.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Health Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Referral Bonus
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Gym Membership
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Sabbatical Leave
Training Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Legal Services
Employee Discounts
Company Social Events
Company News
Epiroc expands aftermarket offering in South Africa. Posted on 4 Aug 2026 Epiroc AB has completed the acquisition of the business of Eventspec Proprietary Limited, a South African mining aftermarket solutions provider. The company manufactures parts for drill rigs, mine trucks and loaders, and provides related rebuilds, repairs and services. Eventspec is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company, with more than two decades of industry experience, has around 125 employees and had revenues in 2025 of around ZAR280 million ($17 million). Eventspec's customers are mainly mining companies in South Africa. Epiroc announced on March 9, 2026, that it had agreed to acquire the business of Eventspec. The acquisition will be part of the Equipment & Service Business Area, and booked under the Service revenue stream.
Mining boom lifts Epiroc to strong Q2 with double-digit growth. Epiroc (OTC: EPIAF) has released its Q2 2026 interim report. The company reported double-digit revenue growth and operating profit, driven primarily by [...] Topics. Companies. Epiroc (OTC: EPIAF) has released its Q2 2026 interim report. The company reported double-digit revenue growth and operating profit, driven primarily by high demand for mining equipment and exploration solutions. Epiroc Q2 2026 results highlighted a 13% increase in orders to SEK 17.3 billion (about C$2.51 billion) with large orders reaching SEK 720 million (about C$104.5 million), alongside 10% revenue growth to SEK 16.7 billion (about C$2.42 billion) and a 17% rise in operating profit to SEK 3.3 billion (about C$480 million). Adjusted operating profit was SEK 3.35 billion (about C$490 million). "Through our strong local presence and expanding service footprint, we help customers improve productivity and safety while maximizing equipment uptime," said Helena Hedblom, the president and CEO of Epiroc. Epiroc is a Stockholm-based mining innovator advancing automation and electrification worldwide. The company has over 19,000 employees. In 2025, it had revenues of around SEK 62 billion (about C$9 billion). The full Q2 2026 interim report is available on the company's website.
Epiroc makes changes to group management. Reading Time: 2 mins read Epiroc has appointed Ulrika Areskog Lilja as senior vice president brand & communications, and Katarina Nilsson as senior vice president people & leadership. Drill rigs, rock excavation machinery and construction tools company Epiroc says they will join its group management and will succeed Nadim Penser, senior vice president brand & communications and human resources, who is retiring after almost 35 years at Epiroc. Ulrika Areskog Lilja will take up her position on November 2, 2026. She has extensive experience leading brand and communications as part of executive leadership teams in large global market-leading companies. Most recently she served as head of brand, marketing and communications at the bank SEB, and previously she served in senior roles at forest industry company Stora Enso and steelmaker SSAB. Katarina Nilsson will serve as SVP people & leadership starting on September 1, 2026. She currently serves as vice president people, leadership & SHEQ at Epiroc's Underground division, and has been with the group since 2023. She also has extensive experience from executive teams in global market-leading companies, serving in legal and human resources roles, and has worked in China for a decade. Before joining Epiroc her roles included serving as general counsel at battery manufacturer Northvolt, and as General Counsel at forest industry company SCA. "I want to thank Nadim for his excellent contributions during his long career with the Group," says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc's president and CEO. "He has been an instrumental part of our success and a valued colleague and member of group management. I am looking forward to welcoming Ulrika Areskog Lilja to Epiroc, and to work even closer with Katarina Nilsson." With these changes, Epiroc is expanding its group management team from six to seven members.
Epiroc wins order for LinkOA, extending its autonomous haulage system to aggregates sector. Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won an order from Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of heavy building materials and solutions, to adapt and implement autonomous solutions for driverless haul trucks at a quarry in Australia. The deployment extends Epiroc's award-winning autonomous solution LinkOA beyond mining to include the aggregates sector. The proof-of-concept project will demonstrate how automation can be applied in mid-scale quarry operations, where design variability and more complex conditions compared to more standardized surface mining operations have traditionally limited adoption of automation. "We are proud to partner with Heidelberg Materials to support them on their autonomous journey," says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc's President and CEO. "Our LinkOA system is already a proven mining automation technology, and with this project we look forward to bringing the same productivity and safety benefits to the aggregates sector." The order follows Epiroc's crucial role in creating the world's largest OEM-agnostic and fully autonomous mine, Roy Hill in Australia, using LinkOA. The parties have agreed not to disclose the order value. Heidelberg Materials announced recently that it is "working closely with established technology partners" to ramp up the use of autonomous heavy mobile equipment globally, aiming to reach around 30 autonomous vehicles this year and more than 100 by the end of 2028. As one of Heidelberg Materials' technology partners, Epiroc will deploy LinkOA for some of the company's Komatsu HD605 haul trucks, which will also interact with loaders and auxiliary vehicles, at a quarry in Western Australia. The project focuses on validating safe mixed-fleet operation, improved haulage efficiency, reduced operator dependency, and system performance across varying conditions. Autonomous haulage brings proven productivity and safety benefits such as 24/7 operation, removal of operators from hazardous environments, and reduction of accidents linked to human error and fatigue. LinkOA is Epiroc's open, OEM-agnostic autonomy platform that unifies haulage, drilling and blasting under a single intelligent control layer. Using advanced sensors, cameras and AI, LinkOA improves situational awareness, removes personnel from hazardous environments, and enables real-time, data-driven decision-making across mixed fleets. In 2025, Hancock Iron Ore's Roy Hill mine, with support of the LinkOA system used on 78 mining trucks, became the world's largest OEM-agnostic, fully autonomous mine. More than 350 million tonnes of material have been moved autonomously at this mine. Also last year, Epiroc, using LinkOA, partnered with Luck Stone, one of the United States' leading producers of crushed stone, to deploy a fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig. This was also the first fully autonomous surface drill rig delivered to the quarry market worldwide. LinkOA was named Engineering Product of the Year at the 2026 Digital Engineering Awards.
Epiroc and SANY Group form 'strategic partnership' At the signing ceremony. Epiroc's José Manuel Sánchez in the middle, next to SANY's Lihua Tang. Image: Epiroc Epiroc AB and SANY Group will form a strategic partnership to collaborate across selected areas, including mining, infrastructure, and associated sectors. The agreement is expected to result in an enhanced product portfolio with the potential combination of Epiroc's hydraulic breakers and other attachments and SANY's excavators and wheeled loaders. Further to this, the two companies will focus on electrification opportunities, leveraging Epiroc's electrified equipment, charging solutions, and global service capabilities alongside SANY's extended expertise in electric microgrids and green energy. "SANY's innovations in electrification, equipment, and smart manufacturing are truly impressive," Epiroc president of the tools and attachments business area José Manuel Sánchez said. "We look forward to combining our respective technologies and resources to deliver more efficient and sustainable solutions for customers worldwide, creating new value and energy resilience for the industry." SANY group director Lihua Tang said the partnership would support new energy construction machinery and smart manufacturing in important industrial sectors. "This strategic partnership represents a major step forward in our globalisation strategy and will accelerate the transformation of the global mining industry towards low-carbon and intelligent operations," Tang said.