Electrical/System Lead Engineer

Posted: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/29/2026 02:21:11
Indexed on: 04/29/2026 02:21:11

Location: Tampere, 11, , FI

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Coherent Corp. is hiring!

Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Lead electrical and system engineering activities within R& D projects, owning technical delivery from concept through production
  • Define system architecture, product requirements, and technical specifications for high-power laser and mixed-signal systems
  • Drive the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical systems to achieve performance, quality, and reliability targets
  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor engineering activities to ensure project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met
  • Oversee design verification, validation, and product certification activities, ensuring compliance with EMC and electrical safety standards
  • Provide technical problem-solving and engineering support for customer and product-related challenges, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting
  • Coordinate external development partners and suppliers to support technical execution and product delivery
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including manufacturing, mechanical design, software, and optics to ensure successful product development
  • Follow established product development processes, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and stage-gate frameworks, to support efficient execution
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support broader business and product development goals through technical leadership

    Skills & Qualifications:

    Education & Experience
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven experience in electrical product design, particularly within multi-kilowatt or other high-power systems
  • Experience developing complex technical products in demanding R& D or industrial environments
  • Experience working across hardware, control systems, firmware, and system integration
  • Hands-on experience managing product development from concept through production
  • Experience in product certification and compliance verification is highly desirable

    Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of system engineering, electrical engineering, and firmware development
  • Solid experience with mixed-signal products and system-level architecture
  • Hands-on experience with EMC design and compliance, including CISPR standards
  • Knowledge of electrical safety standards and certification requirements, including IEC 61010-1 / UL 61010-1 and Machinery Directive (CE marking)
  • Experience defining, specifying, and verifying compliance requirements
  • Familiarity with modern engineering tools, software, and development utilities

    Professional Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Excellent troubleshooting capabilities in electrical and system-level environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal and external partners
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
  • Proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Fluent Finnish and English, both written and spoken

    Working Conditions
    • Major part of the work is on-site. In special cases remote work is possible


    Culture Commitment

    Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

    Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

    Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

    Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

    Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

    Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

    We offer

    • an appreciative, collegial corporate culture
    • unique technical challenges and products which are designed and made in our site
    • Cosy site in international corporation
    • Easygoing atmosphere
    • Benefits example Epassi, Occupational Health Care, incurance etc.
    Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

    Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.In this role, you will serve as the Electrical/System Lead Engineer, playing a key role in driving electrical and system engineering activities within R& D projects. You will be responsible for defining system architecture, technical specifications, and design requirements, while contributing to the development and integration of innovative products. The role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, and compliance standards. You will plan, assign, and monitor engineering activities, guiding execution and ensuring project milestones are delivered on time.

    • Responsibilities:

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    Educational requirements:

    • high school

    Desired Skills:

    Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

    Benefits:

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