Mechanical Laboratory Engineer

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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We are looking for a Mechanical Laboratory Engineer to join our Weather, Energy & Environment’s Product & Technology’s R&D Team at Vaisala, headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. Join us and make an impact in relation to the overall results of the organization.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Vaisala is recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025 study. Our team of over 2,400 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

Why join us?

• Independent work tasks
• Modern and versatile facilities and equipment for making prototypes
• Opportunity for both hands-on work and mechanical design tasks
• Customer service by assisting and supporting the entire Vaisala organization
• Development of laboratory facilities and services

What's your role?

You will be part of our Mechanical Design team, consisting of highly experienced professionals. In this role, you will support R&D and other Vaisala functions by ensuring the efficient and safe operation of mechanical laboratory facilities and the availability of appropriate capabilities. This includes maintaining and developing laboratory premises and policies, selecting and procuring necessary supplies, orienting and supporting laboratory users, providing design and manufacturing services, and ensuring compliance with physical and chemical safety standards.

In this role, you will work in close cooperation with the principal laboratory engineer, mechanical design engineers, and other laboratory users. You will report to the Development Manager, Mechanics.

Key responsibilities:

1. Laboratory Maintenance and Development:

• Maintain and develop the laboratory environment, ensuring cleanliness and order.
• Perform procurement, commissioning, periodic maintenance, repairs, and regulatory inspections of equipment.
• Coordinate the calibrating and registration of measurement instruments.

1. Administration and Supervision:

• Ensure the safety and efficient operation of the mechanical laboratory, including handling hazardous chemicals.
• Instruct and supervise users on safe working methods and compliance with safety requirements.
• Oversee daily laboratory activities, manage risk assessments, and handle EHS cases.

1. Technical Support:

• Provide technical support and guidance to laboratory users, understanding their prototyping needs.
• Train users on the proper use of chemicals, materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

1. Prototyping Service:

• Support Vaisala’s internal customers in designing, manufacturing, and modifying mechanical parts and assemblies, ensuring prompt response times.

What will you bring?

• Ability to independently operate, maintain, and develop the mechanical laboratory as an R&D service, ensuring safe and efficient use.
• Advanced knowledge in material selection, manufacturing technologies, and processes, including design considerations and cost implications.
• Expertise in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide range of equipment and tools in a machine shop.
• Strong craftsmanship skills and experience in prototyping.
• Proficiency in using mainstream 3D CAD tools for mechanical design.
• Comprehensive understanding of physical and chemical safety regulations and protocols.
• Preferred educational background: Machinist's basic degree with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Preferred experience: Solid hands-on experience in a machine shop.

For additional information, please contact Development Manager- Mechanics, Arto Nivala at arto.nivala@vaisala.com. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

Company

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Vaisala

Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement technologies, ideally positioned to meet its customers' requirements of safety, efficiency and sustainability. Building on over 75 years of experience, the company plays an invisible yet indispensable role in people’s lives worldwide by providing a range of innovative, high-quality solutions and services we simply could not do without. Headquartered in Finland, the company employs 1,600 professionals worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.

Vision
We focus on being the leading provider of operational value for our customers in targeted segments of weather and controlled environment markets.

Mission
We offer high reliability and added value with our products and services 
by bringing together customer business expertise and our technical expertise.