Design Engineer, Coctio Oy, remote work /Joensuu / Main capital area

Academic Work Finland Oy; Pohjois-Karjala; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Influence product development

International travel opportunities

Growing and innovative company

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking an engineer to design and develop industrial food processing equipment and systems. The role blends hands-on design work with project management, subcontractor coordination, and procurement leadership, supporting customers globally.

You will use Creo (or SolidWorks) for drafting, travel internationally, and visit the Joensuu production center roughly once a month. Strong English is required; Finnish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Strong design software proficiency (SolidWorks or Creo).
• Excellent English communication; Finnish proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of industrial food processing equipment and systems.
• Manage production schedules and coordinate with external subcontractors.
• Review and approve technical requirements for components.
• Oversee procurement activities and component purchasing.
• Identify customer needs, solve technical problems, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform design/drafting work using Creo; support domestic and international projects.

Job description

About the role

In this role, you wont just be sitting behind a screen; you’ll have a broad impact on the entire process. Working within an expert network, about half of your working time will be spent on machine design—further developing our current products and new equipment, such as pressure vessels and hygienic solutions. Roughly a fifth of your work consists of customer-specific engineering, which includes technical problem-solving, defining equipment specifications, component selection, and managing procurement processes. The remainder of your role involves managing subcontracting and projects. You can primarily work remotely if you wish, but the role requires visiting our production center in Joensuu about once a month, as well as global travel—from Vietnam to the Americas. The final job description will be tailored based on the selected candidate’s experience and expertise.

You are offered

• An opportunity to work in a growing and innovative company
• Flexible working arrangements
• A chance to influence product development and the strategic direction of the company
• An international work environment with travel opportunities

Work tasks

• Design and development of industrial food processing equipment and systems
• Management of production schedules and collaboration with external subcontractors
• Review and approval of technical requirements for components
• Procurement and component purchasing activities
• Identifying customer needs, solving technical problems, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Design and drafting work using Creo software
• Domestic and international customer visits as part of project implementation

We are looking for

• A suitable degree in engineering (Bachelors or Masters level)
• Experience in mechanical or process design, preferably related to food machinery or industrial equipment
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., SolidWorks or Creo)
• Fluent spoken and written English, and good proficiency in Finnish
• Willingness to travel internationally a few times per year

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are

• You have good project management and communication skills
• You work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• You have experience working with external subcontractors and suppliers
• You have a customer-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving abilities

Recruitment and Employment Details

• Employment relationship: Employment
• Wage: Other
• Number of positions: 1
• Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

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