Lead Engineer

At Owatec, part of Sulzer, we develop innovative and sustainable wastewater treatment solutions for industrial and municipal customers worldwide. We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to strengthen our growing team in Oulu.

In this role, you will have a key position in developing our products and delivering successful customer projects. You will combine process engineering expertise with team leadership, contributing to solutions that improve resource efficiency and environmental performance.

The salary for this position is between EUR 4,300 and EUR 5,200 per month. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidates qualifications, experience, and overall suitability for the role.

As a Lead Engineer, you will:

• Lead and support the process engineering and procurement team

• Drive product development and project engineering activities

• Act as a process engineering expert within the international Sulzer Water Treatment Solutions network

• Support mechanical, electrical and automation engineering throughout projects

• Ensure product safety, compliance and technical documentation

• Participate in and oversee CAD design activities (Vertex or similar tools)

• Contribute to customer-specific wastewater treatment solutions

• Manage smaller engineering projects when required

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers and project teams

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Degree in Engineering (B.Sc. or M.Sc.), preferably in Process, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience

• Strong understanding of process engineering principles and industrial projects

• Experience in product development and project delivery environments

• Knowledge of CAD design tools, preferably Vertex or equivalent

• Fluent Finnish and English language skills

• Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills

• Experience in wastewater treatment technologies is considered a strong advantage.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with innovative and sustainable water treatment technologies in an international environment

• Meaningful role influencing product development and project execution

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Supportive and skilled team environment

Founded in Finland, Owatec Group is a cleantech company operating based on circular economy principles, specializing in the treatment of industrial wastewater and sludge, as well as the recovery of valuable components from side streams using solutions built into shipping containers. Our operations have a broad impact on reducing the environmental burden across various industrial sectors, significantly contributing to the promotion of biodiversity.

The organization includes two subsidiaries, Owatec AS and Owatec Service. The main owner of the company is the Swiss publicly listed company, Sulzer AG.

For more information about the position, please contact:

Kaisu Kanniainen, phone: +358 456 744 092

Please submit your application with the subject Lead Engineer to owatec-careers (at) sulzer.com no later than 30.10.2026.

We look forward to hearing from you!