Vaisala

Service Planner

Join Vaisala in Boston, Massachusetts as a Service Planner. This role supports service operations by managing orders and improving processes in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.
Vaisala
Vaisala
Boston, Massachusetts, United States On-site Full time USD 60k–75k yearly UTC-05:00

Vaisala

Company Overview

Vaisala

Helsinki, Finland

1936

Approximately 1,850 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of €588.3 million in FY 2023 (source: finncham.fi).

What They Do

Vaisala specializes in advanced measurement technologies, focusing on weather, environmental, and industrial applications. The company is particularly known for its contributions to renewable energy, providing essential tools for wind and solar resource assessment, forecasting, and operational management through a range of sensors, lidars, and data services (source: vaisala.com). Their product lineup includes radiosondes, automatic weather stations, HUMICAP humidity sensors, and BAROCAP pressure sensors, which are critical for meteorological data collection and analysis (source: vaisala.com). Target markets encompass meteorology, aviation, climate research, and industrial processes, serving a diverse clientele that includes renewable developers, meteorological institutes, and environmental agencies (source: bitscale.ai). Vaisala's commitment to innovation is evident in their investment in R&D, which constitutes 12% of net sales, ensuring they remain at the forefront of measurement technology (source: finncham.fi).

Projects & Track Record

Vaisala has a rich history of pioneering measurement technologies, notably the radiosonde, which has been integral to weather forecasting since its inception in 1936. The RS11 model, which won a gold medal at the 1937 World Fair in Paris, continues to be utilized in the World Meteorological Organization's network for climate research and forecasting (source: vaisala.com). While specific renewable energy projects are not detailed in available sources, Vaisala supports wind and solar construction and operations globally, leveraging their advanced cube lidars acquired from Eliosphere in 2018 to enhance forecasting capabilities (source: vaisala.com). Their technology is utilized by key clients, including NASA for Mars missions and various meteorological institutes worldwide, showcasing their global impact and reliability in critical applications (source: finncham.fi).

Recent Developments

In recent years, Vaisala has celebrated nearly 90 years of innovation, emphasizing their commitment to climate action through advanced sensor technologies, including those used on Mars rovers (source: finncham.fi). In 2023, they showcased their comprehensive wind and solar technology at events such as the American Clean Power conference in San Antonio, highlighting their Eliosphere lidars and data services (source: youtube.com). The company continues to focus on AI-powered weather services and multi-GNSS radiosondes, which are designed to resist interference, further enhancing their offerings for renewable operators (source: yesenergy.com).

Working There

Vaisala offers a variety of roles across multiple departments, including R&D, manufacturing, product development, sales, and services, with approximately one-third of their nearly 2,500 employees dedicated to research and development (source: finncham.fi). The company is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, near Helsinki, and provides global opportunities due to its presence in over 150 countries (source: bitscale.ai). Vaisala's culture is rooted in curiosity and innovation, encouraging diverse teams to tackle complex challenges, reflecting the legacy of its founder, Vilho Väisälä (source: vaisala.com). While specific benefits are not extensively documented, the company supports natural sciences through the Väisälä Foundation and promotes multilingual operations (source: vaisala.com).


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Job Description

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.

We are looking for a Service Planner to join our Service Center at Vaisala Inc. located in Burlington, Massachusetts. This role offers the chance to be at the heart of our industrial instruments service operations, where you can directly contribute to optimizing processes and enhancing customer relations.

Why join us?

  • This role will be the corner stone in creating an engaging and efficient office space that aligns with our organizational culture. You'll have the autonomy to communicate with all levels of the organization, leveraging feedback to assess needs and execute accordingly.
  • This is an in-office role where you can truly make your mark.

What's your role?

The Service Planner supports service operations at local, regional, and global levels by managing service sales orders and ensuring timely delivery. The role drives service business growth through different service offerings, while developing tools and processes in collaboration with stakeholders.

Together with the team, you will have an excellent opportunity to assist our customers with receiving and processing their instruments in and out of our calibration laboratory. You will report to the Calibration Laboratory Manager.

  • Provide service in an efficient, courteous and professional manner
  • Perform the operative part of Vaisala Care Process activities (CRS core process)
  • Receive and ship customer equipment into and out of database (SAP and SalesForce) by creating and processing calibration and repair orders
  • Support Vaisala Recall, Spare Part and Sourcing processes
  • Opening service request for calibration and repair
  • Coordinating workflow to meet promise dates in time

What will you bring?

  • High school diploma; associate's degree preferred
  • At least three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Customer Service Professional with an outstanding service-oriented attitude
  • Experience working in a fast paced, high-volume environment
  • A "can-do" attitude for meeting strict deadlines
  • Strong Organizational and Communication Skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to learn quickly and follow established processes
  • Excellent verbal and written English Language skills
  • Team and results oriented attitude
  • Detail oriented with documentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications
  • Experience with and Salesforce

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $75,000 base salary with a performance bonus plan. Salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package which is outlined below. Please send your application including CV soon. We will close the application process when we have a suitable number of qualified candidates.

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on May 30th, 2026 via the application form.

Our Vaisala solutions contribute to societies and people's lives in over 150 countries - and can even be found in space. With our technological innovations for measuring weather, environmental and industrial conditions, we have a key role in solving the grand social and environmental challenges of our time. We offer you a career with a clear purpose and a chance to create observations for a better world. We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet. Take advantage of this opportunity and join our team to make a difference!

What we offer

Our benefits package includes: health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company paid life, long and short term disability, 401(K) plan with company match, a variety of voluntary benefits programs, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and tuition reimbursement. We also offer holiday pay and a generous paid time off plan.

To be considered for this position you must currently be eligible to work in the U.S. Vaisala participates in the E-Verify employment verification system. Candidates are subject to a complete background check prior to an offer being extended. As a federal contractor, Vaisala reserves the right to enforce government mandated vaccination requirements for its employees.

EOE Veteran/Disability

Vaisala is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. As a government contractor, Vaisala complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the Act), which is a law that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment against individuals with disabilities and requires employers take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain these individuals.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please contact Human Resources by phone at 303-499-1701 or by email at [email protected]. Please note that you can easily submit application by attaching your LinkedIn profile in the recruitment tool (LinkedIn Apply functionality).

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About the role

June 2, 2026

Full time

Company

June 2, 2026

On-site

USD 60k–75k yearly

Wind Energy , Energy Storage

Vaisala

vaisala.com

  •  Boston, Massachusetts, United States

At least three years of related experience

UTC-05:00