Chief Design Engineer - Machine Control

We are looking for an experienced

Chief Design Engineer, Machine Control

to work in Ponsse Technology, R&D team in Finland. (Kajaani, Kuopio, Tampere or Vieremä)

Are you looking for the next steps in your software engineering career? Do you have proven experience in engineering roles? Great, you are warmly welcome to being part of the world’s largest manufacturer of cut-to-length forest machines to shape the future of technology!

In this role you will possess the technical ownership of the machine automation systems of Ponsse forest machines. This includes for example software architecture and hardware selection together with control logics and algorithms. In addition, you are involved in defining overall system architecture and responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient resources in the system to implement the required features.

You will ensure that teams understand targets and organize required meetings. Moreover, you act as a product owner in scrum framework. Depending on the candidate, project leading can be also one of your responsibility areas.

Evaluating the quality of implementation and technical readiness according to set requirements together with other experts is also an essential part of your work. Effective communication with e.g. other departments of Ponsse R&D, supply chain, technology stakeholders and customers is vital in order to succeed in this role.

Required qualifications in this role:

• A bachelors`s or master´s degree in automation, software engineering or a related field
• Strong and proven experience in the engineering roles of relevant disciplines, preferably in the field of non-road mobile machines
• Experience in implementing machine automation features in embedded systems
• Deep technical knowledge in relevant areas such as control of hydraulic systems and software engineering
• Understanding machine directive and related functional safety standards
• Qualified applicant is a good combination of technical expertise, management skills, problem-solving abilities and effective communication
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written in English and Finnish

As a person you have an ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, as well as troubleshoot and resolve system issues effectively. You are proactive, technically skilled and take initiative. You also have strong problem-solving skills and work in a diverse team and see solutions rather than problems.

What Ponsse offers you

A great job opportunity in a value-driven and unique family business for whom customer orientation is a way of life. You would have an opportunity to be part of a great and experienced team, exciting forestry business and contribute to support delivering the world’s best forestry machines.

Ponsse genuinely care about people, their wellbeing, and their growth. Welcome to join Ponsse team!

You will be part of the Ponsse’s Technology, R&D team, reporting to Engineering Manager, Operator Assistance Systems.

Your working location will be in Finland Kajaani, Tampere, Kuopio or Vieremä, but we are working in hybrid model. Some amount of travelling will be required in this role.

Could you be the next new member to join Ponsse Technology, R&D team?

Please submit your application and resume via the application link latest by August 30th. Please note that we are processing applications and interview already during the application process.

Adecco Finland is responsible for the recruitment process. You will be employed directly to our partner Ponsse.

📩 For more information, please contact

Ponsse: Engineering Manager, Operator Assistance Systems, Joni Backas, joni.backas@ponsse.com (or +358 40 185 9021 Mon 2-4 pm & Thu 8-9 am) or

Adeccos Recruitment Consultant Miia Tarvainen email miia.tarvainen@adecco.fi or by phone 040 558 6523

Ponsse is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines. We are focusing on succeeding with our customers and are oriented to people. We want to be the preferred partner for responsible forestry and to reach that we combine great people working together with high-tech machinery and cutting-edge digital technologies. Read more: www.ponsse.com

                                          Thank you for your application! ⭐