Lead Electrical Engineer, Konecranes, Hyvinkää

Academic Work; Hyvinkää; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Hyvinkää, Finland, to manage electrical design for global projects with Konecranes. Ideal candidates will have a strong electrical engineering background, experience in heavy machinery, and proficiency in project management. This role offers versatile tasks in an innovative international setting, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Challenging tasks in a global environment

Skill development opportunities

Support from experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background.
• Relevant education (preferably in electrical or automation engineering).
• Experience in heavy machinery or industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate electrical design process.
• Manage schedules and ensure design quality.
• Coordinate manufacturing and delivery schedules.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Customer-facing role experience

Knowledge of project management

Proficiency in English

Education

Degree in electrical or automation engineering

Tools

E3

Siemens Team Center

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of electrical engineering for Business Line RTG projects at our client Konecranes. In this role, you will join a global leader in port crane technology, where your expertise will drive innovation and ensure project success within a dynamic international team. If you're interested, read more and apply today!

About the role

As a Lead Electrical Engineer in the Port Cranes unit, you will oversee, guide, and validate the electrical design process while supporting the project team throughout various phases. Your responsibilities include ensuring design quality, managing schedules, and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver customized solutions to global customers. You will play a key role in ensuring engineering is executed on time and in accordance with specifications and standards.

You are offered

• Versatile, challenging and interesting tasks in global environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow along the position and the company
• Support from a team of experienced professionals

Work tasks

• Translating technical specifications into engineering tasks
• Ensuring accuracy of electrical design data and documentation
• Leading the projects from handover and design start-up meetings until the delivery
• Supervising and monitoring the progress of electrical design work and project timelines
• Coordinating manufacturing and delivery schedules with the supply chain
• Acting as a key contact for the customers and internal stakeholders

We are looking for

• Strong electrical engineering background
• Relevant study background (preferably in electrical or automation engineering)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings accurately and guide designers effectively
• Experience in heavy machinery, industrial equipment, or similar systems
• Proven ability to work effectively in a customer-facing role
• Good knowledge of project management and design workflows
• Willingness for international business travel to support manufacturing and commissioning when needed
• Familiarity with design and production planning systems (e.g., E3, Siemens Team Center, SAP)
• Proficiency in English

It is meritorious if you have

• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory design position
• Experience with crane systems or similar complex electromechanical products

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s 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.

Information

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That’s why, with around 16,600 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2023, Group sales totalled EUR 4.0 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.