Electrical/System Lead Engineer

At Coherent, you won’t just design components—you’ll contribute to complete laser systems that enable faster production, higher quality, and more efficient manufacturing processes across industries. Your work will have a direct impact on real-world applications, from heavy industry to advanced manufacturing environments.
This is an opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges, collaborate across global teams, and see your designs move from concept to production in systems that are built to perform in the field.

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.