Electrical Design Engineer

OITEC; Tampere; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OiTec in Tampere is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will develop hardware for production testing systems, combining electronics, software and mechanics to meet demanding customer requirements.

You will work on both new and existing systems, perform testing and documentation, and collaborate closely with customers and other engineers. Strong English communication is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automation Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of electrical/hardware design experience with schematic tools and interfaces.
• Hands‑on experience with production testing systems and hardware troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical hardware solutions for production testing systems.
• Test, troubleshoot, integrate and commission hardware and system modifications.
• Investigate technical issues and implement improvements based on customer needs.
• Maintain design documentation and traceability of technical changes.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering specialists and manufacturing teams to implement solutions.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic design

Hardware testing

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automation Engineering

Tools

PADS

Xpedition

EPLAN

Job description

OiTecOy is a privately owned Finnish engineering company specializing in innovative electronics testing and automation solutions. We serve high-tech customers across various electronics industries, including medical, defence, industrial and consumer electronics. Our offices are located in Kirkkonummi, Tampere, Oulu and Vaasa.We offer design, manufacturing and project management services, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Tampere

At OiTec, we build production testing and automation systems that bring software, electronics and mechanics together. In this role, you will solve diverse technical challenges by combining hardware design with hands‑on testing, integration and troubleshooting.

You will work on both new and existing customer systems, developing hardware solutions and improvements to meet evolving technical requirements. Your work will involve investigating complex technical issues, identifying practical solutions and taking them from design through testing and implementation. You will collaborate closely with customers and specialists across different engineering disciplines, while taking ownership of your own technical tasks. You enjoy understanding how systems work, solving problems and seeing your designs perform in real‑world applications.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Develop practical hardware solutions for new and existing production testing systems.
• Test, troubleshoot, integrate and commission hardware and system modifications.
• Investigate technical issues and implement improvements based on customer needs.
• Maintain design documentation and traceability of technical changes.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering specialists and manufacturing teams to bring solutions into use.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A relevant higher education degree in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 3–5 years of electrical and/or electronics hardware design experience, using professional electrical or electronic schematic design tools (e.g. PADS, Xpedition or EPLAN) and developing system‑level electrical interfaces. More experienced applicants are also welcome.
• Hands‑on experience with production testing systems through testing, integration, maintenance or troubleshooting.
• Practical experience with electrical measurements, test instruments and systematic hardware troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards, electrical safety, technical documentation and design revisions.
• An independent, adaptable and hands‑on working style, strong collaboration skills and good English communication skills.

Additional Experience We Value

• Electronic circuit and PCB schematic design.
• Hardware design for production testing systems.
• Industrial automation and control systems.
• NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Python, C#, C/C++ or related technologies.

What We Offer:

• A permanent position in an engineering‑driven organization with short decision‑making paths.
• Real responsibility and the opportunity to influence your work in technically demanding customer projects.
• The opportunity to develop concrete, real‑world test and automation systems for high‑tech industry customers.
• A welcoming team at our Tampere office, where we enjoy working together. We primarily work on‑site, with flexibility when needed.

Our Culture:

We are a team of committed engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges together. Our culture is straightforward, low‑hierarchy, and built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect. At OiTec, you will have real ownership of your work and the opportunity to influence how things are done.

Depending on the assigned duties, the position may require a personnel security clearance conducted by the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo).