Category: Kalmar Facility: Engineering Location: Tampere, FI Chief Engineer Electrical At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. Together, we are making every move count. We're making every move count We are seeking a highly qualifiedChief Electrical Engineerto lead the electrical design and execution of customer projects from concept through delivery. This role demands strong technical leadership, deep knowledge of electrical systems and standards (IEC, NEC), and the ability to drive cross-disciplinary collaboration. Ideal for candidates with extensive project-based engineering experience. In this role, you will oversee all electrical engineering activities for customer projects, combining deep technical know-how with strong leadership and communication skills. You’ll be accountable for the full electrical design and execution process, ensuring every project meets technical standards, customer expectations, and deadlines. Additionally, you’ll support pre-sales activities, mentor engineering colleagues, and act as a key technical point of contact for both customers and internal teams. Main tasks and responsibilities Project Leadership and Technical Oversight: + Serve as the technical lead for all electrical engineering aspects throughout the project lifetime + Proactively lead the electrical engineering project team, providing guidance and technical direction + Ensure all electrical designs, drawings, and specifications comply with relevant codes, standards (e.g., IEC, NEC), and customer requirements + Review and approve electrical design documents, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment layouts + Technical support for product lifetime care. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: + Act as the primary technical point of contact for the customer regarding electrical engineering matters + Present design concepts, project progress, and technical solutions to customers and project stakeholders + Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, automation, software, civil) to ensure seamless project integration + Prepare and manage technical specifications for vendors and contractors, supporting sourcing in procurement and vendor selection. Sales and Tendering Support: + Provide technical support to the sales team during the tendering and bidding process + Review customer technical specifications and provide input for cost estimations and project proposals + Identify technical deviations from customer specifications + Prepare and deliver technical presentations to tender documentation. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: + Establish and maintain engineering standards and best practices for the electrical team + Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle + Lead root cause analysis for any technical issues that arise and implement corrective actions + Stay current with new technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes in electrical engineering. What you’ll need to succeed Education: + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience: + Minimum of 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferrably in a project-based environment + Extensive experience with electrical system design for industrial projects + Experience with mobile equipment is a benefit + Familiarity with relevant software tools (e.g., E3, EPLAN). Competencies: + Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, control systems and instrumentation + Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills + Good English communication skills, written and spoken. You will be part of + Opportunities to grow your career in a global environment with extensive professional development. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, supported by our internal platform offering hundreds of online courses on various topics + We prioritise work-life balance, providing flexible working hours and a hybrid work model tailored to meet both your needs and those of your team A fixed monthly salary, determined by your experience and skills, along with a performance-based bonus system + Benefits like a mobile phone, andEdenredlunch and well-being benefit, which can also be used for commuting or health services. We offer comprehensive healthcare throughMehiläinen, supplemented by our health insurance fundfor additional well-being coverage + A place where you can make a real impact with long-term career prospects and meaningful opportunities. As a proud member of the UN Global Compact initiative, Kalmar is committed to sustainable and ethical business practices. Visit our website to learn more aboutwhy Kalmar is a great place to workandmeet our people. Interested to join? Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions that make a real impact. Apply until 31th of August and become part of a team where your expertise is valued and your contributions matter. About Kalmar Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com