Summary
Sonja Mäkinen is an experienced electrical and automation engineer with 11 years delivering design, commissioning and project leadership across utilities, construction and industrial automation in Finland. She has progressed from hands-on electrical assembly and design to supervising teams and managing automation for the Nordic region’s largest wastewater treatment plant, blending PLC programming, MATLAB modelling and process automation expertise. Sonja’s background includes project engineering, AutoCAD-based automation planning and supply chain-aware maintenance support, giving her a pragmatic focus on reliable, serviceable systems. Her master’s work automating ferrous sulphate dosing reflects a willingness to combine research with operational improvements. Now an Electrical Design Engineer in Lohjan Sähkö ja Automaatio, she brings both field-tested troubleshooting skills and multi-site project coordination experience. Colleagues describe her as a problem-solver who pairs technical depth with clear subcontractor and team communication.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Master's degree Automation Engineer Technology/Technician at Tampere University of Applied Sciences
English, Swedish, German, Finnish