Chief Project Engineer, Electrics

Konecranes; Hyvinkää; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge technology

Inclusive team culture

Career development

International collaboration

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking a Chief Project Engineer, Electrics based in Hyvinkää, Finland. You will lead electrical engineering and design for automated cranes in complex delivery projects. The role requires office presence 1–3 days a week with hybrid work options.

You will travel internationally 20–50 days annually, bring a BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, and guide cross-border design teams. Join a global leader in material handling; collaborate with diverse teams and suppliers on cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in engineering in machine building industry.
• Fluency in English; Finnish language skills are a plus.
• Experience leading design projects across borders.
• Willingness to travel internationally around 20–50 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing electrical engineering tasks in customer projects and development initiatives to fulfil our business goals.
• Securing that engineering will be executed according to specification, defined standards and regulations, Konecranes engineering principles and processes.
• Reporting and ensuring the engineering progress, schedule and budget.
• Collaborating closely with the project teams and other stakeholders to secure smooth progress.
• Leading the whole project engineering by guiding the work of defined resources, ensuring all engineering works are performed, and verifying final approval of technical solutions and documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial automation

Project leadership

Cross-border design

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Industrial automation tools

Job description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

At Konecranes, we’re proud to be a global leader in container handling technology. Our Automated Stacking Crane (ASC) systems are trusted by major terminals worldwide, and Product Line ASC is the team driving their successful delivery. We focus on delivering high-quality, high-performance solutions on time, because we know that reliability and efficiency are critical to our customers’ operations.

We are now looking for a Chief Project Engineer, Electrics to join our awesome team and take responsibility for electrical engineering and design of automated cranes in complex and demanding delivery and development projects.

This role is based in our headquarters in Hyvinkää, Finland and requires working from the office 1–3 days a week.

Your key responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing electrical engineering tasks in customer projects and development initiatives to fulfil our business goals.
• Securing that engineering will be executed according to specification, defined standards and regulations, Konecranes engineering principles and processes.
• Reporting and ensuring the engineering progress, schedule and budget.
• Collaborating closely with the project teams and other stakeholders to secure smooth progress.
• Leading the whole project engineering by guiding the work of defined resources, ensuring all engineering works are performed, and verifying final approval of technical solutions and documentation.

Qualifications

What should you bring?

We’re looking for someone who’s target-oriented, brings a positive attitude, and is able to travel internationally around 20–50 days per year, sometimes on short notice. You’ll need a BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, along with hands‑on experience in electrical engineering and leading design projects in an international business environment.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Minimum 3 years experience of engineering in machine building industry
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles
• Experience in industrial automation
• Experience managing design projects across borders
• Product development experience, including productisation
• Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Fluency in English, Finnish language skills are a plus

Additional Information

Why join us?

You’ll get to apply your engineering expertise to our most advanced products, while collaborating closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. It’s a role where your technical skills and people skills come together to make a difference.

We offer you:

• A chance to work with cutting-edge technology and industry-leading solutions
• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A role where international collaboration is part of your everyday

Have questions?

Please contact Marion Soon, Global Talent Acquisition specialist - marion.soon [at] konecranes.com

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.