Geocadia Machines OyLead Automation Engineer

A hands-on role where you’ll shape the automation architecture of next-generation deep geothermal drilling machines and turn ideas into reality.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will take ownership of Geocadia’s automation architecture and lead the development of machine automation, including software, process logic and component selection. You work at the intersection of software, hydraulics, electrics and real machine behaviour to ensure reliable and safe performance in demanding field conditions. You collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic design teams, support procurement and manufacturing, and participate in commissioning, troubleshooting and on-site customer interactions when needed.

A significant part of your work is spent on-site with machines and operators, gathering feedback, understanding real-world behaviour and translating it into clear requirements and improvements. You document system changes and design decisions professionally and act as a lead for automation work when additional resources or external partners are involved.

What makes you a great fit?

You understand how mobile machinery behaves and how hydraulic, mechanical and automation components interact. You enjoy hands-on work, exploring how the machine truly functions and turning those insights into clear requirements, structured software and robust system architecture. You communicate well, document decisions clearly and are motivated by developing long-term solutions.

We expect you to have:

• Experience in automation or control system design for mobile machinery or other hydraulics-driven equipment, and understanding of how mechanical, hydraulic and automation components interact in real machine behaviour
• Ability to document requirements, design decisions and system changes clearly, and to communicate effectively across engineering disciplines
• Willingness to work on-site with machines and operators, paired with a hands-on, practical problem-solving approach
• Willingness to travel within the Nordics (approx. 20%) and fluent English language skills. Finnish or Swedish skills are seen as an advantage.

We consider as an asset:

• Experience with Parker IQAN or similar mobile control systems
• Background from OEMs such as forestry, mining or heavy work machinery, or familiarity with electrical design

Why join us?

• A chance to work directly with advanced drilling machinery used in demanding geothermal and drilling applications
• A central role in shaping the long-term automation architecture, with room to grow into broader ownership as your expertise deepens
• Collaboration with experienced mechanical, hydraulic and electrical teams across Geocadia and the Tampereen Konepajat group
• A hands-on environment where you learn by doing and see the real-world impact of your design decisions
• Flexibility through a hybrid work model while staying connected to on-site development and testing
• A straightforward and supportive engineering culture where initiative, curiosity and practical problem-solving are valued

Practicalities:

This is a full-time and permanent position. You will be employed directly at Geocadia Machines Oy. Start time in the role is as soon as possible, but we are committed to finding the right person. The position is based in the Tampere region with flexible hybrid arrangements; however, regular on-site presence is required due to testing and machine commissioning. Travel is primarily within the Nordics and typically consists of short trips lasting one to several days. Salary in this position is 5000-6000 €/month (gross) depending on the level of your experience, and will be negotiated individually.

Sounds like you?

Please submit your CV and motivation letter in PDF-format by the latest 11th of January via our application system. A motivation letter is optional, but with a role-specific motivation letter you can provide more information about your relevant skills and why this would be an interesting opportunity for you.

Remember to use the application system, we do not accept applications by email. We want to ensure that all applicants can participate in the process equally, and we will take individual accessibility needs into account where necessary.

For more information about the recruitment process contact aTalent’s Recruitment Consultant Veera Kokko (+358 44 7835666, veera.kokko[at]atalent.fi). Please note that I will be on holiday between 24.12–4.1 and not available during that time. Outside the holiday period, if I’m unable to answer your call right away, please leave a text message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.