Field service Engineer

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

Our solution levitates the rotational part of the rotating 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 Field Service Engineer to join our team

We are looking for a team member – a SpinDriver – to join our dynamic team at the Lappeenranta laboratory. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering mission-critical solutions to our customers by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment on-site at customer locations or in-house. You will ensure that products or systems function correctly, meet quality standards, and comply with technical specifications.

You will actively work with our service teams on deploying and fine-tuning the new installations. In cooperation with R&D team the testing and verification of the new features and tools will be streamlined.

The job is located in Helsinki or Lappeenranta, Finland. You will report to the Service Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Perform installation, setup and commissioning of rotating machinery and AMB systems
Conduct system tuning and calibration to meet operational requirements
Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and control issues
Work with balancing procedures, including using AMB sensor data for unbalance correction
Conduct performance validation tests, including vibration analysis, stability checks and control loop tuning
Collaborate with design, R&D and service teams to optimize system performance
Prepare technical reports, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Mechanical Run Test (MRT) documentation
Train customer personnel on system operation and maintenance
Ensure all commissioning activities comply with ISO, API and industry standards
Travelling to OEM and End User facilities worldwide
Post-commissioning technical support, troubleshooting and maintenance, emergency service requests
Collaborate with the R&D team to test, verify and streamline new features and tools

What We Are Expecting From You:

Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics, Automation or equivalent electrical engineering background
Strong knowledge of industrial automation, control systems and power electronics
Knowledge of AMB technology, control systems and diagnostics is an advantage
Experience with PID tuning, vibration analysis and system balancing is desirable
Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and control system principles
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and system documentation
Ability to work in the field, sometimes in challenging industrial environments
Soldering skills and understanding of PCBs is an advantage
Basic Linux experience
Good written and spoken English skills
Proactive and innovative mindset
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Willingness to travel internationally to customer sites for commissioning projects 30-80% of time

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in high-speed rotating machinery or turbo machinery
Familiarity with PLC programming and automation systems
Previous work in industrial commissioning or field service roles

What we offer

Your compensation will include the salary and stock options to share the benefits of SpinDrive’s growth. We provide high level of work flexibility that naturally comes together with responsibility to meet the targets. You will visit SpinDrives offices to meet the team and learn and integrate in the company’s culture.

SpinDrive offers an opportunity to tackle unique technical challenges in a fast-paced growing company. We provide support of our technical team conducting the same mission, and budget to achieve the set goals. Your efforts will help SpinDrive to mitigate megatons of CO2 emissions and provide positive impact on the climate, society, and industry.

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.