Factory Test Area Coordinator

VEO’s areas of expertise – finding electrification and automation solutions for power generation, transmission, distribution, industry and marine – are perfectly suited for working towards a more sustainable tomorrow. We work together, count on each other, and share our know-how as a team. This gives us the courage to develop new insights and create the best solutions for our customers’ success. As an innovative project house with a high level of expertise, we succeed together with our customers. VEO’s headquarters and factory are located in Vaasa, Finland. The company with its subsidiaries employs 550 persons in Finland, Sweden, Norway and the UK.
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Do you enjoy coordinating practical operations, ensuring safety, and creating the best possible conditions for successful testing?
We are looking for a Factory Test Area Coordinator to join our team in Vaasa. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining our Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) area, ensuring that test environments are set up efficiently, safely, and according to project requirements.
You will work closely with automation engineers, hardware and software specialists, project teams, and Health & Safety representatives. Your work plays an important role in ensuring high-quality testing and smooth project execution in the largest switchgear manufacturer in the Nordics.

About the role

As a Factory Test Area Coordinator, your responsibilities include:
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Coordinating and managing the FAT area and acting as its primary contact person
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Planning FAT space reservations and preparing test environments based on project requirements
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Participating in electrical safety meetings and supporting electrical safety responsible person in FAT-related matters
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Ensuring that tested panels are correctly earthed in accordance with VEO instructions
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Setting up and connecting power supplies and network connections according to project-specific instructions
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Monitoring the condition of tools, cables, and other FAT equipment, and arranging replacements when required
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Managing calibration of FAT test equipment
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Driving continuous improvement and 6S practices within the FAT area and promoting safe working environment in cooperation with the Health & Safety Manager
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Collaborating closely with automation engineers and other specialists using the FAT facilities
About you
To succeed in this role, we believe you:
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Have a technical background in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field
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Understand electrical safety principles and safe working practices
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Are hands-on, practical, and enjoy coordinating multiple activities simultaneously
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Have good organizational and problem-solving skills
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Can work independently while collaborating effectively with different stakeholders
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Take initiative and have a proactive attitude towards safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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Communicate fluently in English; Finnish/Swedish skills are considered an advantage
Previous experience from testing, commissioning, switchgear manufacturing, electrical installations, automation systems, or industrial environments is considered beneficial.
Why join VEO?
At VEO, you will become part of an international energy technology company committed to enabling the energy transition. We offer meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and opportunities to develop your expertise in a growing industry.
With us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that help create a more sustainable energy future while working in a collaborative and people-oriented, stable and growing company.
Interested?
Submit your application as soon as possible, as we will review the applications continuously.
For more information about the position, please contact Kimi Roos, Automation Team Lead, +358443441325. Kimi is best available Tuesdays to Thursdays at 14.00-15.30.
We look forward to hearing from you!