Senior Sensor & Algorithms Specialist - Wearables

POLAR; Oulu; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Research Center in Kempele seeks a Senior Specialist (Materials and Measurement Technologies) to drive next‑generation sensing solutions for Polar products. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, designers, and external partners to transform concepts into manufacturable products.

The role covers research, prototyping, testing, and validation of advanced materials and measurement technologies for wearable devices, with a focus on scalability and production feasibility.

Qualifications

• At least MSc in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in measurement technologies and sensing principles.
• Solid understanding of materials science, particularly conductive materials.
• Experience in research, prototyping, testing, verification and validation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and mass production methods.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop advanced sensing technologies for ECG, PPG, or BIA.
• Research and introduce new materials for future solutions.
• Evaluate conductive and soft conductive materials for wearable measurement applications.
• Prototype, test, and iterate new concepts and hardware solutions for scalability and production feasibility.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, designers, and external technology partners.
• Support technology scouting and supplier collaboration.

Skills

Measurement technologies

Sensing principles

Materials science

Research and prototyping

Testing and verification

Manufacturing knowledge

Collaboration

Supplier collaboration

Wearable technologies

Conduction materials

CAD

Mechanical design tools

Simulation and modeling tools

Physiological measurements

Medical devices regulations

Education

MSc in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD

Mechanical design tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Polar Research Center in Kempele seeks a Senior Specialist (Materials and Measurement Technologies) to drive next‑generation sensing solutions for Polar products. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, designers, and external partners to transform concepts into manufacturable products.

The role covers research, prototyping, testing, and validation of advanced materials and measurement technologies for wearable devices, with a focus on scalability and production feasibility.