Lead Engineer, Machine Sensors

Location: Hyvinkää, Finland; hybrid work with regular visits to the office, laboratory, and factory.

Company

hirify.global develops elevators, escalators, automatic building doors, and related maintenance, modernization, and intelligent building solutions in more than 60 countries.

What you will do

• Lead the development and lifecycle management of machine-related sensing solutions and components.
• Drive sensor research, development, innovation, and technology introduction for future products and services.
• Define technical requirements and verify sensor performance through testing, qualification, and documentation.
• Analyze measurement data and field feedback to support product improvements and root-cause investigations.
• Manage supplier-driven sensor and component changes and collaborate on development, qualifications, and technology roadmaps.
• Support manufacturing, sourcing, quality, field operations, service organizations, and engineering teams with sensor expertise.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Signal Processing, or a related field.
• Strong practical experience with electronics, signal processing, sensor technologies, and motion feedback sensors such as encoders, position sensors, or speed sensors.
• Understanding of sensor data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, embedded systems, and sensor-related software interfaces.
• Experience leading technical development projects or coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Regular on-site presence in Hyvinkää, including office, laboratory, and factory visits, is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with industrial automation, motion control, robotics, drives, or elevator applications.
• Knowledge of embedded software, sensor communication interfaces, functional safety, or reliability engineering.
• Experience with sensor qualification, verification, reliability testing, condition monitoring, diagnostics, or predictive maintenance.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, Simulink, acoustics, vibration measurement, or machine health monitoring.
• Experience working with component suppliers and external development partners.

Culture & Benefits

• End-to-end ownership of sensor technologies, from innovation and supplier collaboration to product development and lifecycle support.
• Collaboration with experts in R&D, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, field operations, and other technology teams.
• Opportunities for professional development, technical growth, and international collaboration.
• Innovative and collaborative working culture focused on sustainability, ethical practices, knowledge sharing, and employee engagement.
• Support for career and personal goals and a healthy, balanced working life.

Hiring process

• Submit the application through the hirify.global careers site by October 31, 2026.