Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Industrial Measurements Products and Technologies team at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. Join us to work with meaningful, long-lifecycle products where your mechanical design solutions have real-world impact. 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. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 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? Real-world impact : The products measure physical phenomena in demanding environments Meaningful ownership : The role covers problem-solving end to end, from analysis to implementing changes Broad technical perspective: The work connects component risks, design decisions, certification impacts and production realities Continuous development: The role offers opportunities to build valuable expertise in design, testing, long-lifecycle product development and regulatory requirements supported by experienced colleagues, in-house laboratories and production What's your role? You will be part of our Product and Technologies team of 15 professionals.

Together with the team, you will have an excellent opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and further development of Industrial Measurements products across a broad and technically diverse product portfolio. In this role you will be working in close co-operation with production, product area teams, service and field support, product managers and other key stakeholders. Your responsibilities include: Maintaining and developing the mechanics of existing products Working in multiple maintenance tasks where priorities may change rapidly Finding solutions to product issues, failures, and improvement needs Managing component replacements Driving material and manufacturing improvements Implementing changes through the ECR/ECO process Coordinating requalification and certification updates required by product changes What will you bring? A degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent practical experience 3-5+ years of experience in mechanical design for industrial or electronics-based products Strong 3D CAD preferably Solid Works, technical drawing, and PDM/PLM skills Understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, tolerances, sealing solutions, and IP classifications Experience in controlled product change management, including documentation and production transitions Ability to assess retesting, requalification and certification needs Good collaboration skills with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders Fluency in English, Finnish seen as an advantage Curiosity and a growth mindset to explore, learn, and apply AI tools in your daily work.

We expect everyone at Vaisala to actively discover how AI can enhance their work For additional information please contact Engineering Manager, Riku Rantala, +358 50 462 8582, on Tuesday 22nd of September between 13-15, and Monday 28th of September between 9-11. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons. Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on September 30th, 2026, via the application form.