HW Test Engineer @Oitec

OiTec Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Low-hierarchy culture

Job summary

OiTec Oy in Tampere is seeking a hands-on HW Test Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will focus on technical support, troubleshooting and practical problem-solving for test and automation projects, while taking ownership from investigation through commissioning.

You will work with customers and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to electronics and electrical design for new and existing test systems and supporting multiple sites. Fluency in Finnish and English is valued.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in electronics and electrical design, including relevant CAD tools.
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.
• A systematic and practical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ability to take ownership and manage changing priorities.
• Good collaboration and communication skills in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical support cases related to test systems, electronics and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug electronics, electrical systems and test equipment.
• Support customers and production operations in resolving technical issues.
• Coordinate problem-solving with electronics, software, mechanical and automation engineers.
• Document findings and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future designs.
• Design electronics and electrification and related documentation for test systems.
• Develop modifications and improvements for existing systems.
• Participate in system integration, testing and commissioning.
• Support production operations in different manufacturing locations.
• Participate in project planning and technical reviews.
• Cooperate closely with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Test & measurement mindset

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

NI TestStand

CAD tools

Job description

OiTec Oy is a privately owned Finnish engineering company specializing in innovative electronics testing and automation solutions. Serving high-tech clients across various electronics industries, including medical, defence, industrial and consumer electronics, the company operates offices in Kirkkonummi, Tampere, Oulu and Vaasa.

Committed to excellence, OiTec Oy offers design, manufacturing, and project management services, delivering high-quality, cost-effective and customized solutions.

We are looking for a hands-on HW Test Engineer to join our Engineering team at our Tampere office, with a strong focus on technical support, troubleshooting and practical problem-solving.

In this role, you will work closely with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues and develop practical solutions for challenging test and automation projects. An important part of your role will be supporting existing test systems and projects. You will take ownership of technical support cases, investigate problems systematically and work together with other engineering disciplines to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. Alongside support and troubleshooting, you will participate in electronics and electrical design for new and existing test systems. You are comfortable working on multiple tasks in parallel, adapting to changing project needs and taking ownership from initial investigation and design through implementation and commissioning.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Take ownership of technical support cases related to test systems, electronics and electrical systems
• Troubleshoot and debug electronics, electrical systems and test equipment
• Support customers and production operations in resolving technical issues
• Coordinate problem-solving with electronics, software, mechanical and automation engineers
• Document findings and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future designs

Electronics & Electrical Design

• Design electronics and electrification and related documentation for test systems
• Develop modifications and improvements for existing systems
• Participate in system integration, testing and commissioning
• Support production operations in different manufacturing locations
• Participate in project planning and technical reviews
• Cooperate closely with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams

What Makes You a Great Fit

• BSc or MSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Experience in electronics and electrical design, including relevant CAD tools
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes
• A systematic and practical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Ability to take ownership and manage changing priorities
• Good collaboration and communication skills in both Finnish and English

Additional Skills Considered an Advantage

• Experience in software development, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, C#, Python or C/C++
• Experience in Test and Measurement instrumentation
• Experience in customer-facing technical support or field troubleshooting

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on concrete, real-world test and automation systems for high-tech industry customers
• A versatile role combining electronics design, troubleshooting and hands-on engineering
• The opportunity to solve technically challenging problems across electronics, electrical, software, mechanical and automation domains
• A low-hierarchy, engineering-driven organization with short decision-making paths
• Real responsibility and ownership in technically demanding customer projects
• Competitive compensation
• 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.