Automation Engineer

Etteplan Finland Oy; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 41,292 - 50,220; Full time

Job summary

Etteplan Finland Oy is seeking an automation engineer to own full project scope from customer briefing to hardware/software stack selection and hands-on assembly in our Vantaa facility. You will travel for commissioning and maintain system performance, integrating PLCs, robotics, AMRs, and data systems.

You should have a background in manufacturing automation, hands-on installation experience, and fluency in English and Finnish.

Qualifications

• Background in discrete production and/or manufacturing automation.
• Experience in industrial automation projects with practical system implementation.
• Strong focus on PLC programming with higher-level data integrations.
• Experience with Siemens, Beckhoff or B&R automation systems and text-based programming languages.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical installation work: using tools, reading wiring diagrams, working with low-voltage systems.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Interest in robotics, AMRs and simulations.
• Practical, solution-oriented mindset and adaptability to changing requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English and Finnish.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Ability to work regularly on site in Vantaa

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PLC programs as part of industrial automation solutions.
• Integrate PLCs, robotics, AMRs, and data systems into complete solutions.
• Interpret electrical schematics and support system definition activities.
• Assist in ensuring overall system functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
• Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Work with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements and refine solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Customer collaboration

Willingness to travel

Tools

Siemens

Beckhoff

B&R automation

Job description

Are you an automation engineer who wants more than just writing PLC code? This role is built for engineers who want to own the full arc of a project, from sitting down with a customer to define what a solution actually needs to be, through specifying and sourcing the right hardware and software stack in collaboration with suppliers, all the way to assembling and wiring the system hands on in our own Vantaa facility as part of a tight knit installation team. When the system is ready, you travel with it: commissioning on site, troubleshooting live, and making sure everything performs the way it was promised. Our projects live under Etteplan's delivery umbrella. This means you get the engineering depth of a large organization while still feeling the full weight and satisfaction of a project from first whiteboard sketch to final sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PLC programs as part of industrial automation solutions
• Contribute to the integration of PLCs, robotics, AMRs, and data systems into complete solutions
• Interpret electrical schematics and support system definition activities
• Assist in ensuring overall system functionality, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
• Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Work with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements and refine solutions

What We Expect from You

• Background in discrete production and/or manufacturing automation
• Experience in industrial automation projects, with a solid understanding of how systems are implemented in practice
• Strong focus on PLC programming as a core responsibility, with knowledge of higher‑level data integrations
• Experience with Siemens, Beckhoff or B&R automation systems and text‑based programming languages
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical and electrical installation work: comfortable using hand and power tools, reading wiring diagrams on the shop floor, and working safely with low‑voltage systems
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Interest in robotics, AMRs and simulations
• Practical, solution‑oriented mindset and ability to adapt to changing requirements
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Fluency in English and Finnish
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Ability to work regularly on site in Vantaa

This is a permanent, full‑time position. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in Finland. Your salary reflects your competencies and contributions, in line with our way of working. For this role, the typical monthly salary is 3700–4500€/month, depending on your background. Willingness to travel occasionally and ability to work regularly on site in Vantaa are required.