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Est. Monthly
Estimated €2,630 - €3,184
Posted July 27, 2026 · 11 days agoLast seen August 7, 2026Deadline August 24, 2026

Instrumentation and Automation Engineer

Lead Engineer, Instrumentation and Automation Design
Helsinki, Finland
Hybrid (Helsinki office) · Software Engineering
Full-time · Senior
Finnish, English
People Manager
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Salary Context: Instrumentation and Automation Engineer

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Helsinki, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,070–€5,000). The listed pay band (€219–€265) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 2534 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Instrumentation and Automation Engineer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in Helsinki, Finland€2,070/per month€2,907/per month€5,000/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior)€219/per month€242/per month€265/per month
About the role

Are you looking for the next step in your career with industrial design projects? Come to Sweco as a lead for instrumentation and automation design! As the business grows, we are now looking for a Lead Engineer to lead the instrumentation and automation design components of diverse projects. You will operate as part of Sweco's broader organization of electrical, automation, and instrumentation experts, where as a lead you will take a strong role in the implementation of your own projects and the guidance of the project team. In this position, you will be involved in the industry's most interesting design projects from preliminary investigations to implementation design. We will agree on a more detailed job description based on your interest, expertise, and experience. Your work is independent, but not lonely. With us, you get to work as part of an expert and pleasant design team. In your work, you will also be able to network with experts from Sweco's other offices and collaborate on larger joint projects. You will receive all the support you need to succeed in the position from your supervisor and other skilled colleagues across Finland. We have a cozy office in Ilmala, Helsinki. We work according to a hybrid model, flexibly combining office and remote work. The position requires office work at least 3 days a week. Keys to success in the position: - You have several years of experience in automation and/or instrumentation design in industrial projects. - By education, you are an electrical/automation engineer or an M.Sc. (Tech). - We expect fluent oral and written skills in Finnish and English. - Knowledge of applications used in instrumentation and automation design as well as previous experience in project management tasks are considered an advantage. - You can grasp overall concepts and your working style is proactive and efficient. You meet customers smoothly and naturally, and identify their needs. Thanks to your cooperation skills, you can move things forward smoothly in a good spirit and create a good team spirit by your example. What we promise you: - A curious, bold, and encouraging Sweco crowd. You are part of an uncomplicated and enthusiastic community where immediacy and respect for each other are emphasized. We support, value, and encourage each other. High-quality supervision is one of our strengths. - Transforming society together. At Sweco, you are involved in creating the cities of the future and a more sustainable society. - International projects locally. We often work in projects in cooperation with international customers and partners. There are 23,000 Sweco employees across Europe, and in Finland, we have 3,300 people in 28 locations. - Your own career path and training opportunities. It is important to us that you can develop and plan your own career path. Our Sweco Academy offers diverse training opportunities. - A versatile and comprehensive personnel benefit package, the content of which you can influence yourself. - As an employer, we are flexible, and the sustainable balancing of your work and private life is a priority for us. Further information and application: For more information about the position, contact team managers anssi.kalliosalo@sweco.fi tel. +358 40 575 5978 or sampsa.suni@sweco.fi tel. +358 40 731 5664. You can apply for the position via the attached link by Monday, August 24, 2026. We review applications and meet interested candidates during the application period, so do not wait until the last moment.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Lead instrumentation and automation design components for diverse projects
  • Implement own projects and guide the project team
  • Participate in industrial design projects from preliminary studies to implementation design
  • Network with experts from other offices and collaborate on joint projects

Requirements

  • Several years of experience in automation and/or instrumentation design in industrial projects
  • Degree in electrical/automation engineering or M.Sc. (Tech)
  • Fluent oral and written Finnish and English skills

Skills & Technologies

Instrumentation designAutomation designProject management
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