Lead Electrical Engineer
- Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2026
- Vantaa
- On-site
- €4,800 - €5,500
Are you an electrical engineer who wants to be the one who decides how an automation system is built, not just the one who draws it?
This role is built for engineers who want to own the electrical side of a project from the first customer conversation to the final sign-off. You define the system architecture, size and specify the components, design the solution in Eplan, and then follow it through the build: reviewing the installation in our own Vantaa facility and, when the system is ready, supporting commissioning on site.
You will work side by side with a tight-knit automation team of PLC engineers, mechanical designers and installers. They build and program what you design, and you stay close enough to the shop floor to see how your design performs in practice. Our projects live under Etteplan's delivery umbrella, so you get the engineering depth of a large organization together with the full weight and satisfaction of an end-to-end project.
If you have years of industrial electrical design behind you, know Eplan inside out, and want technical leadership without leaving hands-on engineering, this is the seat for you. Each project brings something new: PLCs, robotics, AMRs and data systems integrated into complete customer solutions.
Deep expertise, genuine ownership, and the kind of variety that keeps the work interesting. That is what we are offering.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the electrical and automation system architecture together with customers and the project team
- Lead the electrical design of automation systems in Eplan, and maintain Eplan standards, macros and templates
- Integrate PLCs, drives, robots, AMRs, safety and network devices into complete solutions
- Specify components with suppliers and size the system: power, protection, cabling and cabinet thermal design
- Supervise installation and wiring in our Vantaa facility and on customer sites, and support FAT, commissioning and troubleshooting
- Ensure standards compliance and documentation (e.g. SFS-EN IEC 60204-1, IEC 61439, EMC), and guide and review the work of other electrical designers
What We Expect from You
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. (or equivalent) in electrical engineering or automation
- Solid experience (typically 8+ years) of electrical design for industrial automation, machinery or production lines
- Deep Eplan expertise; Pro Panel and macro automation are a plus
- Experience in system architecture and electrical sizing, and good understanding of PLC systems (Siemens, Beckhoff or B&R) and industrial networks
- Hands-on understanding of installation work: you can read a cabinet on the shop floor and find the fault
- Leadership attitude: ability to guide others and make well-founded technical decisions
- Interest in robotics, AMRs and simulation is a plus
- Fluency in English and Finnish
- Willingness to travel occasionally and ability to work regularly on site in Vantaa
This is a permanent, full-time position. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in Finland. Please note that Etteplan does not provide relocation support or compensation.
At Etteplan we ensure that your compensation is fair and transparent. Your salary reflects your competencies and contributions. For this role, the typical monthly salary is 4800–5500 €/month, depending on your background.
Sounds like the right opportunity for you? Please submit your application through our recruitment system by end of November at the latest.
For more information about the role, you can contact Director Jari Luotonen, jari.luotonen@etteplan.com.
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.
Jari Luotonen | Contact Person
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