Job 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.