Component Engineer - Environmental Compliance

We are now looking for a Component Engineer - Environmental Compliance to join our team Vaisala’s headquarters in Vantaa. Join us and play a key role in maintaining high quality component data to ensure products meet environmental and regulatory requirements.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

Why join us?

• This rewarding role is perfect for those who care deeply about safety and quality, since ensuring compliance with laws and regulations is at the heart of what we do.
• Work in an inclusive, collaborative environment where your leadership fosters growth, diversity, and high-performing teams.
• Grow your expertise in a unique combination of technology and environmental data.
• Leading performance, not location. Our culture is trust-based. We treasure face-to-face collaboration with our colleagues, but hybrid work and flexibility are the new norm for us. 

What's your role?

You will be part of our Vaisala Sourcing organization. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining a high-quality level of Vaisala’s component data from an environmental and regulatory requirements perspective. You will work closely with Vaisala’s internal stakeholders as well as subcontractors and manufacturing partners on component-related topics. You will report to the Senior Manager, Business Area Sourcing.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that components meet relevant environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Managing and updating component data in the Product Data Management (PDM) system.
• Ensuring compliance with standards and regulations such as RoHS, REACH, and TSCA, and maintaining high-quality item data.
• Approving new components and evaluating component maturity and life cycle.

What will you bring:

• Genuine interest in environmental topics and basic understanding of environmental legislation on restricted materials (e.g. RoHS, REACH, TSCA).
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, materials technology, electronics, mechanics or electromechanics.
• Bachelor’s degree or similar engineering or environmental sciences.
• Good networking and collaboration skills and, preferably, some prior experience in the environmental data field.
• Works in a persistent, precise, organized and co-operative manner.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication abilities.

For further information, please contact Senior Manager, Jarmo Vuorensola at +358 400397583. Time-slots to reach the hiring manager are Friday, February 13th between 14.00 - 15:00 and Friday, February 20th, between 11.00 - 12.00(Eastern European Time). Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on February 22nd, 2026, via the application form.