Field Engineer

Job Title: Field Engineer
Location: Keltakalliontie 27, Kotka
Department: Production Department

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Operations & System Optimization

• Generate and distribute work orders and testing plans based on production schedules.

• Monitor real-time production status and resolve material scheduling issues.

• Optimize MES and WMS systems to align with actual production needs.

• Promote equipment automation in coordination with on-site machinery.

• Optimize SCADA and DCS systems based on production requirements.

• Lead the integration and rollout of new systems (e.g., SAP) with existing platforms.

2. Compliance & Team Support

• Conduct safety training and identify/rectify hazards in the central control room.

• Perform routine inspections of electronic equipment.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Assist the department head in organizing employee training and supporting performance assessment initiatives.

• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned by superiors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Production plan completion rate

• Equipment–SCADA system integration rate

• New system application completion rate

• Number of safety and environmental incidents

• Employee turnover rate

• Employee skill training coverage

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Vocational degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Automation, Management, or related fields.

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience from a battery materials plant, preferably from a cathode active material one.

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with cathode material processes and automation equipment.

• Understanding of production processes, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Knowledge of production management, quality control, equipment operation, and safety protocols.

• Proficiency in safety operation skills and 5S methodologies.

• Strong English and Chinese skills are needed to coordinate with the supervisors and read equipment instructions. Finnish language skills are considered as a plus.

Core Competencies

• Team collaboration

• Problem-solving

• Strong sense of responsibility

• Effective communication

• Execution capability

• Learning agility

• Organizational and coordination skills

If you are interested, please leave you application by applying for the position. We will screen applications already during the application period.