Automation Engineer
- Application Deadline: June 21, 2026
- Vantaa
- Hybrid
- Monthly salary: €3,200 - €4,100
We are seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role you will work on industrial automation projects, contributing to the development and implementation of systems where PLCs, robotics and data solutions are integrated into complete customer applications.
Our projects often begin with incomplete or evolving inputs, requiring a flexible and practical approach to deliver technically sound and commercially viable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement PLC programs as part of industrial automation solutions
- Contribute to the integration of PLCs, robotics, and data systems into complete solutions
- Interpret electrical schematics and support system definition activities
- Assist in ensuring overall system functionality, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
- Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities
- Work with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements and refine solutions
What We Expect from You
- Background in discrete production/manufacturing automation
- Experience in industrial automation projects, with a solid understanding of system implementation in practice
- Strong focus on PLC programming as a primary responsibility, with knowledge of higher-level data integrations
- Experience with Siemens / Bekchoff / B&R automation systems and text-based programming languages
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience in robotics, AMRs and simulations
- Practical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to changing requirements
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- BSc or MSc in Engineering or a relevant technical field
- Fluent in English and Finnish
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- Capability to work daily on-site (Vantaa )
Location & Employment Details
- Permanent, full-time position
- Location: Helsinki metropolitan area (on-site in Vantaa)
- Applicants must have valid authorization to work in Finland
- Please note: Etteplan does not provide relocation support or compensation
The salary range is quite wide, reflecting our openness to both earlier‑career and more experienced professionals. What matters most to us is finding the right competencies and fit, and aligning the role and compensation to match.
Sounds like the right opportunity for you? If you find this position interesting, we will be happy to hear from you soon!
Great Place to Work
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Occupational health services and insurance fund
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Lunch, sport and culture benefit
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Events and activities
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Talent Referral bonus
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Benefit and discount program for employees and their families
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Phone benefit
Work with great people
About the company
As a technology service company, we bring people and technology together to change things for the better. For creating solutions positively impacting our everyday life, we need diverse people, expertise, and collaboration. Together with our customers, we are building the world we wish to see. Explore our openings and become part of a culture which believes in collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Our values – forward focus, bold thinking, smarter together – set the foundation for our culture. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, Etteplan is where your next adventure might be just around the corner. Your journey starts here!
Diversity, equity and inclusion
At Etteplan, we believe that embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is key to our innovation and success. Our global community Happy DEIs, helps create an environment where every voice is heard and valued and every employee feels included and empowered. We provide a platform for open discussion, networking, and continuous learning, ensuring that DEI is woven into the fabric of our workplace. Join us and you'll be part of a company that doesn't just talk about DEI – we live it.
Forward focusWe take pride and ownership in our work as well as our personal and professional growth. For us, new technologies are opportunities waiting to be turned into our competitive advantage. With our foresight and proactive mindset, we advance the success of both our customers and Etteplan.
Bold thinkingWe explore new horizons, challenge ideas, and actively propose innovative solutions. We promote an environment of open dialogue, where we have the freedom to voice our opinions openly and honestly without fear of judgment.
Smarter togetherWe share ideas with one another, not just with our closest colleagues but across different disciplines and service areas. By learning together, we help foster a diverse community where knowledge flows freely, where collaboration knows no limits, and where everyone can feel they belong.
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