Tech Lead, Product Development

The Tech Lead will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed to specification, within an established development time frame and budget. The Tech Lead will enable and foster close collaboration within the project team and represent the product development teams of the project.

We are looking for a Tech Lead for the Product Development department at Sartorius Helsinki. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed to specification, within an established development time frame and budget. You will enable and foster close collaboration within the project team and represent the product development teams of the project.

The Product Development team in Helsinki consists of about 25 professionals but we are an international team working in a project organization with colleagues for example from Germany and US. We are looking forward to shaping the future with you. This is a fulltime role, and we work in a hybrid model, 2-3 days / week from the office.

Over 260 employees in Finland and 14,600 worldwide give their best at Sartorius to bring our products and services to market. We are motivated by excellence, work across international teams, and take responsibility – all while advancing knowledge with an agile and flexible approach. We put not only our minds but also our hearts into everything we do.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities  

• Lead local and international project teams to define and engineer the system design for new products.
• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization ensuring the information flow.
• Manage the product documentation, product risks and the design verification and validation.
• Manage project related Product Development resource plans and costs.
• Hold regular technical team meetings to monitor progress and address challenges regarding the project during the development phase.
• Ensure that producibility and testability of product and parts are possible.
• Represent a technical discipline depending on your background, e.g. mechanical design, electromechanical systems or material science.

What will convince us 

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or in a related field.
• Technical competence in an applicable field i.e., several years of experience in mechanical or technological product development in a leadership or senior technical role.
• Experience with the product development lifecycle and methodologies.
• Experience with product compliance, regulatory standards and ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and proven ability to develop solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate across the sites.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to present project statuses and technical information to management and stakeholders effectively.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral. Finnish/German skills considered to be an advantage.
• Experience in liquid handling is beneficial.

What we offer 

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: 

• Personal and Professional Development: We manufacture state-of-the-art laboratory equipment globally, used in areas such as drug development, and virus and disease research. At Sartorius you can be part of sustainable development and help make the world a better place. We also have great possibilities for international career development.
• Work-life Balance: A meaningful, full-time job within a dynamic and expanding international laboratory and bioprocess technology company, offering a stable working environment in a highly sustainable organization.
• Welcoming Culture: A workplace that supports our company values: Sustainability, Openness, and Enjoyment. At Sartorius, work and fun go hand in hand!
• Health & Well-Being: The wellbeing of our employees is a top priority. Therefore, we offer a flexible work environment, comprehensive occupational healthcare services, opportunities for learning and development, supported lunch and wellbeing services, a personnel fund, and e-bike options.
• Intelligent working environment: Agile development environment and modern facilities.  

Does this position align with your skills and experience? If so, please fill in your application in English by the latest on Dec 31st 2024. Please include your CV, salary expectation, and the earliest date you are available to start. We will start screening the applications already during the application period so please do not wait until the last days of the application period to leave your application. Please note that there might be some delays in answering the applications due to the Christmas Holidays. 

For more information, please contact the Manager of Sustaining Engineering EMEA Pasi Vihinen, at +358 40 827 3604 on Wednesday 11th of December at 14.00-15.00 EET or on Tuesday 17th of December at 14.00-15.00 EET.

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers