Electrical/System Lead Engineer

II-VI UK, Ltd.; Tampere; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique technical challenges

Cozy atmosphere

International corporation environment

Job summary

II-VI UK, Ltd. in Tampere, Finland is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive R&D projects in high-power laser and mixed-signal systems. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in electrical product design. The role involves leading engineering activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Fluency in Finnish and English is essential. The position provides unique technical challenges and a cozy working atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Proven experience in electrical product design, particularly in high-power systems.
• Hands-on experience managing product development from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and system engineering activities within R&D projects.
• Define system architecture, product requirements, and technical specifications.
• Drive design, development, integration, and testing of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with EMC and electrical safety standards.
• Provide technical problem-solving and engineering support.

Skills

System engineering

Electrical engineering

Firmware development

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EMC design

Engineering tools and software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and system engineering activities within R&D projects, owning technical delivery from concept through production


• Define system architecture, product requirements, and technical specifications for high‑power laser and mixed‑signal systems


• Drive the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical systems to achieve performance, quality, and reliability targets


• Plan, coordinate, and monitor engineering activities to ensure project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met


• Oversee design verification, validation, and product certification activities, ensuring compliance with EMC and electrical safety standards


• Provide technical problem‑solving and engineering support for customer and product‑related challenges, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting


• Coordinate external development partners and suppliers to support technical execution and product delivery


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including manufacturing, mechanical design, software, and optics to ensure successful product development


• Follow established product development processes, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and stage‑gate frameworks, to support efficient execution


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support broader business and product development goals through technical leadership

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience


• Proven experience in electrical product design, particularly within multi‑kilowatt or other high‑power systems


• Experience developing complex technical products in demanding R&D or industrial environments


• Experience working across hardware, control systems, firmware, and system integration


• Hands‑on experience managing product development from concept through production


• Experience in product certification and compliance verification is highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of system engineering, electrical engineering, and firmware development


• Solid experience with mixed‑signal products and system‑level architecture


• Hands‑on experience with EMC design and compliance, including CISPR standards


• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and certification requirements, including IEC 61010‑1 / UL 61010‑1 and Machinery Directive (CE marking)


• Experience defining, specifying, and verifying compliance requirements


• Familiarity with modern engineering tools, software, and development utilities

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and data‑driven approach to decision‑making


• Excellent troubleshooting capabilities in electrical and system‑level environments


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal and external partners


• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and cross‑functional teams


• Proactive, innovative, and solution‑oriented mindset


• Fluent Finnish and English, both written and spoken

Working Conditions

• Major part of the work is on‑site. In special cases remote work is possible

Benefits

• unique technical challenges and products which are designed and made in our site


• Cosy site in international corporation


• Easygoing atmosphere