Senior Specialist, Sensors & Algorithms

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 Electro is looking for a Senior Specialist (Materials and Measurement Technologies) for the Sensors & Algorithms Team

Polar Research Center is part of Polar R&D and acts as an innovation accelerator for Polar product and service developments. The Research Center comprises a multidisciplinary team with expertise ranging from sensor technology and algorithms to physiology, data, and AI sciences, as well as exercise and health sciences. The team conducts cutting-edge research in wearable technologies, follows scientific developments, and collaborates globally with academic and industry partners. Polar Research Center is located at our headquarters in Kempele.

As a Senior Specialist on the Sensors&Algorithms team, you will drive the development of next-generation sensing solutions and technologies for Polar products. You will collaborate with experts from various fields and help transform innovative concepts into manufacturable products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Research and develop advanced sensing technologies for e.g. 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 taking also into account scalability and production feasibility.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, designers, and external technology partners.
• Support technology scouting and supplier collaboration.

We expect you to have:

• 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.

Considered as an advantage:

• Experience with conductive soft materials and wearable technologies.
• Proficiency in CAD and mechanical design tools.
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools.
• Knowledge of physiological measurements and biosignals.
• Understanding of wearable device use comfortability and usability.
• Knowledge of optomechanical systems.
• Understanding of medical devices and related regulations.
• Experience working with suppliers and technology partners.

Position is located at Polar Headquarters in Kempele.

For further information, please contact Mika Rahja, mika.rahja(at)polar.com.

Please note that the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) will be asked to conduct a standard personal security clearance for the selected candidate.