Tuomas Jokiharju
About Tuomas Jokiharju
Tuomas Jokiharju is a Process Owner for Sensor Strategy at Hiab, with a background in automation engineering and purchasing. He has extensive experience in managing software and automation suppliers, sourcing support, and achieving cost savings across various roles in the engineering and technology sectors.
Work at Hiab
Tuomas Jokiharju has been employed at Hiab since 2021, where he serves as the Process Owner for Sensor Strategy. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of sensor strategies within the organization. His position involves collaboration with various internal stakeholders to ensure that sensor-related projects align with company objectives. He operates from Kaarina, West and Inner Finland, contributing to the company's focus on innovative solutions in the lifting and loading sector.
Previous Experience at Sandvik
Prior to his current role, Tuomas Jokiharju worked at Sandvik for a decade, from 2011 to 2021, as an Automation Engineer. His responsibilities included managing software and automation suppliers, ensuring project support for internal stakeholders, and securing the availability of necessary resources. He held sourcing responsibilities for Sandvik Mining and Construction’s common control system platform, which encompassed both software and hardware components. He successfully achieved all assigned targets, including annual savings goals.
Experience at Satel Oy
Before his tenure at Sandvik, Tuomas Jokiharju was employed at Satel Oy as a Purchasing Engineer from 2007 to 2011. In this position, he focused on sourcing support for multiple projects, which included project sourcing, sourcing analysis, price negotiations, and establishing supply chain agreements. His role contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement processes within the organization.
Research Assistant Role
Tuomas Jokiharju began his career as a Research Assistant at the University of Turku, where he worked from 2006 to 2007. This role provided him with foundational experience in research methodologies and academic practices, which contributed to his professional development in engineering and technology.
Education and Expertise
Tuomas Jokiharju holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Financial Management from Turku University of Applied Sciences, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at Tampere University of Technology, earning a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electronics Manufacturing from 2001 to 2007. His educational background equips him with a blend of business acumen and technical expertise, relevant to his roles in automation and process management.