Hardware Test Engineer, Vaisala, Vantaa
Summary
Hardware test engineer working 100% on-site at Vaisala's Vantaa headquarters (employed via Academic Work), executing environmental and reliability tests such as thermal cycling on high-precision industrial measurement instruments, analyzing materials and failures, and documenting results in Jira/Confluence.
About the role
In this position, you will work within the Industrial Measurements business area, focusing on high-precision instruments used in demanding industrial processes. Unlike pure electronics testing, this role focuses on the performance and durability of the complete product. You will join a program consisting of multiple R&D projects where youll be supported by senior test engineers. The work is 100% on-site at Vaisalas modern headquarters and laboratories in Vantaa, allowing you to work closely with physical devices and design teams.
You are offered
- Vaisala is a world leader in measurement device manufacturing – a golden mark on your CV
- You'll join a team with mentoring and support.
- Permanent contract with Academic Work with possibility to be recruited to Vaisala
Work tasks
- Environmental & Reliability Testing: Executing tests according to established setups (e.g., thermal cycling) and reporting the results.
- Mechanical Observation: Analyzing how plastics, metals, and coatings react under stress
- Failure Analysis: Troubleshooting mechanical and hardware issues in collaboration with electronics, mechanical, and software designers.
- Documentation: Reporting findings and managing test cases using Jira and Confluence.
- Data Analysis: Analyzing and interpreting test data to evaluate product performance and reliability.
We are looking for
- A relevant degree in engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or Electronics). We also welcome students in the final stages of their studies.
- Some relevant previous work experience from technical roles, internships, or hands-on hobbies (e.g., maintenance, assembly, repair, or DIY electronics/mechanics projects).
- Practical experience in data analysis.
- A solid technical foundation and a meticulous eye for detail. This role is about understanding the physical hardware and materials.
- Fluency in English is required. Finnish is considered an advantage.
It is meritorious if you have
- Experience of Atlassian JIRA and Confluence.
- Basic Finnish language skills.
Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.
Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.