PQP Lead Application Engineer - Tendering

GE Energy (Finland) Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx cover

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Energy (Finland) Oy seeks a Lead Engineer for Power Quality Products to convert customer RFQs into competitive proposals and robust technical solutions. You will bridge customer requirements with our technical offerings and help grow the Power Quality business.

The role emphasizes costed technical proposals, standards compliance, and collaboration with sales, product management and supply chain. English proficiency is required; Finnish is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Some professional engineering experience, ideally in Power Quality or industrial power systems.
• Full professional proficiency in English; Finnish is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Tendering & Proposal Development: define technical scope and generate proposals.
• Costing & Estimation: perform technical costing to ensure competitive pricing.
• Technical Specification: translate needs into actionable specs and interface with suppliers.
• Engineering Oversight: ensure designs meet global standards and local grid rules.
• Project Liaison: coordinate with sales, product management and supply chain.
• Strategic Growth: develop detailed project documentation and 3D modeling.
• Continuous Improvement: participate in technical reviews and process refinement.

Skills

Power Quality

Reactive Power

Industrial Power Systems

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Engineer for Power Quality Products, you will be the technical heart of our commercial tendering process. Your primary objective is to transform customer RFQs (Request for Quotations) into competitive, technically robust, and cost‑optimized proposals. You will bridge the gap between customer requirements and our technical solutions, playing a critical role in the growth of our Power Quality business.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Tendering & Proposal Development: Analyze customer RFQs to define the technical scope, select appropriate hardware/system configurations, and generate high‑quality technical proposals.
• Costing & Estimation: Perform accurate technical costing for offered goods, ensuring competitive pricing that aligns with project requirements and business margin targets.
• Technical Specification: Translate complex customer needs into clear, actionable technical specifications. Manage the interface with internal and external suppliers for third‑party components.
• Engineering Oversight: Ensure all proposed designs and calculations adhere to global engineering standards, local grid requirements, and company best practices.
• Project Liaison: Coordinate with sales, product management, and supply chain teams to ensure proposals are delivered on time and meet the required technical standards.
• Strategic Growth: As you evolve in the role, take ownership of technical project management tasks, including the development of detailed project documentation and advanced 3D system modeling.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in internal technical reviews and contribute to the refinement of our tendering processes, quality standards, and product documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Experience: Some professional engineering experience, ideally within Power Quality, Reactive Power, or industrial power systems.
• Language Skills: English: Full professional proficiency (required for documentation and internal/external communication).
• Finnish: Strong advantage (preferred for local stakeholder coordination).
• French and/or Spanish and/or German will be an advantage.

Desired Characteristics

• Analytical Rigor: Strong capability in analyzing technical data to produce precise cost estimates and design layouts.
• Commercial Awareness: Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial feasibility and business profitability.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional skills in articulating technical value propositions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Organizational Mastery: Proven ability to manage multiple tender deadlines and projects simultaneously without compromising on detail.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading small project teams or coordinating cross‑functional initiatives.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400 and $164,000. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July31,2026.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off

Relocation Assistance Provided: No Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.