Recruiter
Nadezhda Polyakova
Roles:
Hardware
Considering candidates from:
Western Europe
Western Europe
Work arrangement: Hybrid or onsite
Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
Language: English
Level: Any
Relocation: Paid
Visa support: Not provided
Size: 11 - 50 employees
Company
SpinDrive improves the energy efficiency of industrial processes by providing active magnetic bearings (AMB) to equipment manufacturers in a simple and affordable way. They are a Finnish cleantech company with a multinational team and are rapidly growing in the international markets. Their solution levitates the rotational part of the electrical machine completely eliminating friction. It improves process energy efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and provides a completely oil-free system, reducing customer equipment lifecycle costs by 35%.
Description
Tasks:
- 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
Must-have:
- Willingness to travel internationally to customer sites for commissioning projects 30-80% of
time - 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
- Good written and spoken English skills
- Proactive and innovative mindset
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice-to-have:
- Soldering skills and understanding of PCBs
- Basic Linux experience
- 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
Benefits and conditions:
- Field service bonus
- Stock options to share the benefits of SpinDrive’s growth
- Unique technical challenges
Interview process:
- Intro call with Toughbyte
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Technical assignment
- Interview with the CTO
- Interview with founders
Questions
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