We are hiring! – Commissioning / Field Service Engineer
Commissioning / Field Service Engineer
About SpinDrive
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 company with a multinational team and rapidly growing in the international markets.
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 solution to the next level.
Commissioning / Field Service Engineer
We are looking for a team member – a SpinDriver – to join our dynamic team at the Lappeenranta facilities. 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.
The candidate 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.
Your compensation will include the salary, field service bonus 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 SpinDrive’s 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.
Your main tasks will be:
· 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 other 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
To succeed in this position, we expect you to have
· Minimum 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 is an advantage
· 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
Please send your application by 30.4.2026.
Job location
Lappeenranta, Finland.
You’ll report to the Service Manager.
Contacts
Send your CV and motivation letter in English to: igor.tabachnikov@spindrive.fi