Jr. Electronic engineer, Hyvinkää

Academic Work Finland Oy; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join a hardware-focused development team. You will contribute to testing, prototyping, lab verification, and documentation of results, working closely with a dedicated network team and a lab of engineers.

You will plan test setups, measure signals with standard lab equipment, build prototypes, and explore new technologies while maintaining a structured, independent work style. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with standard electronics laboratory tools and measurement instrumentation.
• Interest in hardware-level network technologies.
• Ability to work independently on technical problems with focus.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assemble, and execute test setups for new hardware innovations.
• Prototype and verify concepts, build test cables, and validate samples.
• Measure signals and evaluate hardware integrity using laboratory equipment.
• Document test methodologies and results for development iterations and compliance.

Skills

Test equipment

Electronics engineering

Lab testing

Networking hardware

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering basics

Job description

About the role

In this role, you will be an integral part of product development, turning concepts into reality through testing, prototyping, and lab verification. You will join an engineering organization where you will collaborate closely with a hardware-focused technical lead and an experienced network team of around four professionals, alongside a wider shared laboratory environment of roughly ten development engineers.

Work tasks

• Laboratory Testing & Verification: Plan, assemble, and execute test setups for new hardware innovations, ensuring designs meet performance and reliability targets.
• Prototyping & Proof of Concepts: Assist in turning proof-of-concept designs into tangible prototypes, building custom test cables, and validating component samples.
• Hardware Measurements: Utilize standard electronic laboratory equipment to measure signals, debug boards, and evaluate hardware integrity.
• Exploring New Technologies: Support the team in evaluating emerging hardware components, network device technologies, and connectivity standards.
• Technical Documentation: Systematically log test methodologies, results, and measurement data to support subsequent development iterations and compliance.

We are looking for

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering.
• Experience Level: Some relevant experience. Fresh graduates with a strong hands-on orientation from studies, practical training, or personal hobby projects are encouraged to apply.
• Lab Familiarity: Practical experience with standard electronics laboratory tools and measurement instrumentation.
• Network & Connectivity Hardware: Foundational knowledge or strong interest in hardware-level network technologies.
• Working Style: Highly focused, structured, and comfortable working independently on technical problems with minimal distraction.
• Language Skills: Professional working proficiency in English.

Considered an Advantage

• Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontroller-based test setups.
• Practical soldering, rework, or cable-assembly skills for prototype builds.
• Prior exposure to optical fiber testing or network device hardware testing.

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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