Project Engineer

Eaton's state-of-the-art campus in Vantaa, Finland, serves as a hub for its critical power systems business, bringing together research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and service under one roof. The campus supports the company's continued growth and creates new career opportunities in the region.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.

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What you’ll do:

We are looking for a Project Engineer to plan, design, and execute projects related to electrical and testing systems across a range of technologies used in the factory environment. This role combines hands-on engineering design with project management responsibilities, ensuring that new systems and equipment are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards.

As a Project Engineer, you will act as a technical driver throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept and design through installation, commissioning, and handover to operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical & Testing System Design

• Design electrical systems, schematics, layouts, and system architectures for project and testing needs.
• Develop and review technical specifications for electrical and test equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and safety requirements.
• Evaluate and select suitable technologies and solutions to meet project and testing objectives.
• Perform technical calculations relevant to electrical design, including sizing, load, and safety calculations as needed.

Project Management & Execution

• Plan and manage assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource needs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation actions to keep projects on track.
• Track project costs and progress, and provide status updates to management.

Commissioning, Validation & Technical Support

• Support the commissioning and validation of new electrical and test systems, including hands-on troubleshooting.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and production during installation, start-up, and handover phases.
• Resolve technical issues arising during project execution and testing to minimize downtime and delays.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including electrical drawings, specifications, test plans, and commissioning reports.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, quality, and external partners to align on technical requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and working methods within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

• You have gained at least few years of professional experience in electrical engineering, testing systems, or industrial project work and are eager to continue developing your expertise.

Skills:

• Solid understanding of electrical systems, test equipment, and related technologies used in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with electrical design and safety standards is expected.

• The ability to build effective relationships and communicate successfully with diverse stakeholders across the organization

• Good organizational ability and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.

• A collaborative mindset, eagerness to learn, and a continuous improvement mentality, with the flexibility to embrace new ways of working and develop new skills.

• Finnish and English language skills are essential for effective collaboration with local stakeholders and business partners.

What we can offer to you:

• Contract in fast growing global company
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
• Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.