Electrical and Automation Technician
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Kouvola, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,000–€4,296). The listed pay band (€202–€237) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 107 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Electrical and Automation Technician | €2,569/per month | €3,172/per month | €3,900/per month |
| All roles in Kouvola, Finland | €2,000/per month | €2,442/per month | €4,296/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level) | €202/per month | €220/per month | €237/per month |
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Job Details
Responsibilities
- Maintain electrical and automation equipment at the veneer mill
- Ensure equipment reliability and availability for production
- Collaborate with maintenance team and supervisor
- Support technical development in production environment
Requirements
- Has suitable technical education and necessary qualifications
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to work with various systems
- SAP and PLC experience is advantageous
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