Electronics R&D Engineer

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SpinDrive improves the energy efficiency of industrial processes by providing active magnetic bearings to equipment manufacturers in a simple and affordable way. We are a Finnish cleantech company with a multinational team and high expectations towards fast international growth.

Our solution levitates the rotational part of the electrical machine completely eliminating friction. It improves process energy efficiency, reduces maintenance costs and provides completely oil-free system reducing customer equipment lifecycle costs by 35%. We are commercializing years of research and looking for a person not just to close a position but to join the team and push our product to the next level.

We are looking for a Electronics R&D Engineer to join our Industrial Systems team

We are looking for a team member – a SpinDriver – to drive product development in
electronics and hardware design. This is a full-time position based in either Helsinki or
Lappeenranta, Finland. The role is primarily on-site to support hands-on R&D, but we value flexibility and offer the option of remote work when project activities make it possible.

The job is located in Helsinki or Lappeenranta. You will report to the Hardware Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute hardware and electronics development projects
Take products from prototype to volume manufacturing
Manage product certifications and testing
Work with external manufacturers and design partners
Drive design iterations (schematics, PCB, component library, BOM)
Validate designs through lab testing
Create and maintain hardware design documentation
Work with customers to support, troubleshoot, and analyze performance in real industrial environments

What We Are Expecting From You:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong track record in schematic design, PCB layout, manufacturing documentation, and PCB(A) production, with at least 3 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of analog, high-speed digital, and power electronics design
Ability to plan and run hardware testing in the lab
Experience with electrical safety and certification processes (CE/UL/marine)
Understanding of EMC design and testing
Hands-on experience with Altium Designer / Altium 365 (a plus)
Bonus: experience in multidisciplinary design (thermal, ECAD/MCAD, etc.)
Fluency in written and spoken English

What we offer

We offer a fast-growth environment where you can shape our core product, bring your ideas to life, and grow with the company. You’ll enjoy freedom in your work, strong team support, and direct impact on a high-tech solution that helps fight climate change.

At SpinDrive, you’ll tackle unique tech challenges in a fast-paced scale-up environment, with both the support and resources needed to achieve bold goals. Your efforts will help mitigate megatons of CO₂ emissions and deliver a positive impact on industry, society, and the planet.

You will begin by learning SpinDrive’s active magnetic bearing solution and our core system – the Magma ® controller. From there, you’ll work on hardware development projects, owning the electronic product journey from prototype to volume production. This includes design iterations, validation through lab testing, and collaboration with external partners.

We support your well-being with occupational health care, insurance, and benefits such as Smartum sports & culture vouchers. We also encourage continuous learning to strengthen your expertise. Your compensation includes salary plus stock options, so you share directly in SpinDrive’s growth.

Our mission

We mitigate CO2 emissions by improving the efficiency of the industrial processes by providing easy and affordable Active Magnetic Bearing solutions.

Fighting climate change

Energy efficiency

Easy and affordable AMBs

Our Story

PATH TO SUCCCESS

Ready to reach new heights? Let's get there, together.

So, wherever you are on your career path, there has never been a better time to join Spindrive.