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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vantaa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 37% higher. The offer sits above the benchmark range (€2,300–€3,520). The listed pay band (€3,500–€4,500) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 931 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Vantaa, Finland | €2,300/per month | €2,794/per month | €3,520/per month |
| From job ad (Senior) | €3,500/per month | €4,000/per month | €4,500/per month |
A technically challenging modernization project in the marine industry invites you to apply your strong automation and programming skills in a practical setting. We are seeking an experienced automation engineer for a fixed-term 6–12 month project in Vantaa to contribute to a retrofit project for marine drive systems. The role involves reversing engineering, software development, system testing and readiness for deployment, documenting functionality of the existing control system, developing and programming control functions for the new platform, configuring PLC and fieldbus solutions as part of the overall system, implementing drive-related controls and applications, participating in system testing and validation, and close collaboration with the project team and other experts. The candidate should have solid experience with CODESYS-based software development and a suitable engineering or DI degree in automation, electrical, or software engineering. Fluency in Finnish and English is required. The salary range is €3500–€4500 per month, final salary depending on skills and experience. Hybrid work is possible where task permits. We offer training and development via Comatec Academ y, employee benefits including Epassi Flex for fitness and culture, broad occupational health services, and Comatec Reward bonuses for achievements. Interested? Send your application and CV via our recruitment system by 30 August 2026. See more at comatec.fi.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Identify, analyze and document the operational logic of the existing control system
- Develop and program control functions for the new system platform
- Configure PLC and fieldbus solutions as part of the overall system
- Implement control and application functions related to frequency converters
- Participate in system testing, validation and commissioning readiness
- Collaborate closely with project team and other experts
Requirements
- Solid experience with CODESYS-based software development
- Engineering degree in automation, electrical, or software engineering
- Knowledge of industrial control systems and programmable logic
- Ability to analyze existing systems and transfer functionality to new environments
- Experience using technical documentation
- Independent, thorough, solution-oriented work attitude
- Good collaboration and communication skills with customer interface
- Proficiency in Finnish and English
Skills & Technologies
Benefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Submit CV via recruitment system
- 2Interview rounds
- 3Offer
- 4Onboarding
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