Electrical R&D Engineer, Vaisala, Vantaa

Academic Work Finland Oy; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking an electrical design professional to work on three-phase systems and hands-on assembly for weather radar development. The role involves designing connections, implementing safety protections, and creating detailed electrical drawings for manufacturing

with collaboration within a small, multidisciplinary R&D team including mechanical and RF engineers. English proficiency is required for team communication.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience in electrical design.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety principles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks for electrical drawings.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design three-phase electrical connections and wiring for servo systems and controllers.
• Implement residual current and overvoltage protection to guarantee equipment safety.
• Create detailed manufacturing documentation and electrical drawings using AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Perform hands-on electrical connections and assembly during mechanical installation phases.
• Collaborate closely with a compact, multidisciplinary R&D team of mechanical and RF engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical safety principles

English proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the role

This role combines rigorous electrical design of three-phase systems with practical, hands‑on assembly, testing, and documentation needed for high‑quality weather radar development.

Work tasks

• Design three‑phase electrical connections and wiring for servo systems and controllers
• Implement residual current and overvoltage protection to guarantee equipment safety
• Create detailed manufacturing documentation and electrical drawings using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Perform hands‑on electrical connections and assembly during mechanical installation phases
• Collaborate closely with a compact, multidisciplinary R&D team of mechanical and RF engineers

We are looking for

• At least two years of professional experience in electrical design
• Strong understanding of electrical safety principles
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks for electrical drawings
• Professional working proficiency in English

It is meritorious if you have

• Knowledge of electrical safety standards such as IEC 61010 or IEC 62368
• Familiarity with the Machinery Directive
• Experience using PDM systems
• Skills in the Finnish language

Other information

Start: As soon as possible

Location: Vantaa

Employment period: Permanent contract with Academic Work, at least 6 months with Vaisala with a possibility to extend or to be recruited to the client company later on

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

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