Instrumentation Lead Engineer

Technology Co; Porvoo; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus transport from capital region

Flexible office days

Health care benefits

Leisure time insurance (ePassi)

Annual leave and wellness programs

Job summary

Neste in Porvoo, Finland, seeks an Instrumentation Lead Engineer to drive instrumentation across capital projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, refinery personnel, equipment vendors and engineering partners to ensure safe, compliant, high‑quality deliverables from studies through site execution.

The role offers ownership on major projects, leadership development, and a strong safety culture with flexible work options. English is required; Finnish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
• Proven track record in instrumentation or automation engineering.
• Leadership capability and ability to lead or grow into a lead role.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation engineering across investment projects from early studies to site execution.
• Ensure high technical quality and safety for instrumentation deliverables, aligned with scope, schedule and budget.
• Drive continuous improvement of specifications and work processes; develop leadership and technical skills.
• Potentially act as owner representative on major strategic projects, guiding EPCM contractors.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Safety mindset

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in automation/instrumentation

Job description

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Instrumentation Lead Engineer

Location:

Porvoo, FI

Country/Region: FI

Job Area: Project & Information Management

Business Unit: Investment Project Execution & Governanc

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which enable our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. We are looking for you, Instrumentation Lead Engineer to our Instrumentation Engineering team in Porvoo, Finland. You will play a key role in driving instrumentation engineering across Neste’s capital investments within our Investment Project Delivery organization. In this job, you will work closely with highly skilled multidisciplinary project teams, refinery personnel, equipment vendors, and engineering partners. Depending on your background, you may also act as an owner representative on major strategic projects, guiding EPCM contractors and safeguarding Neste’s interests. In our team, we thrive on active collaboration, open dialogue, and continuous professional growth. Whether you are an experienced lead or a technical specialist ready to step into project leadership, we tailor responsibilities to match your strengths and aspirations. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward. Reasons to join We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate. We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, a membership in a sickness or health insurance fund and leisure time accident insurance. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture (ePassi). The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about a 30-45 minute drive from the capital region. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas. In addition, there is an option to work part of the office days from Neste’s headquarters in Espoo. More about the job Your role in our team

Lead instrumentation engineering across versatile investment projects from early studies through final site execution.

Ensure high technical quality and safety for all instrumentation engineering deliverables, aligning with project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Drive continuous improvement of our technical specifications and work processes while expanding your own leadership and technical capabilities.

Opportunity to serve as an owner representative on major strategic projects, steering and reviewing EPCM contractor engineering.

Keys to success in this role

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.

Proven track record in instrumentation or automation engineering.

Leadership capability, whether demonstrated through previous project leadership or a clear motivation to step into a lead role.

Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Fluent communication skills in English; proficiency in Finnish is a plus.

Proactive, safety-first attitude and sound technical judgment.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics. Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com