Mikko Saarikoski
About Mikko Saarikoski
Mikko Saarikoski is a Supplier Quality Manager at Murata Electronics Oy, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in quality management and engineering, having held various roles at Microsoft and Nokia over a career spanning several decades.
Current Role at Murata Electronics Oy
Mikko Saarikoski serves as the Supplier Quality Manager at Murata Electronics Oy, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality of suppliers and managing quality assurance processes. His tenure at Murata has included a prior position as Specialist in Supplier Quality for one month in 2018, indicating a progression in his responsibilities within the company.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Mikko Saarikoski worked at Microsoft for a total of 1 year, from 2015 to 2016, in Espoo. He held two positions during this time: Lead RF Quality Specialist and Senior Materials Manager. His experience at Microsoft contributed to his expertise in quality management and materials oversight within the technology sector.
Career at Nokia
Mikko Saarikoski has an extensive career at Nokia, spanning over 13 years. He held various roles including Senior Quality & Development Manager from 2007 to 2014, Team Leader for RF Quality & Technology Managers from 2004 to 2007, and Senior Microwave Engineer from 1995 to 1997. His positions involved significant responsibilities in quality assurance, technology management, and project leadership.
Educational Background
Mikko Saarikoski earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology, where he studied from 1984 to 1991. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in quality management and engineering within the telecommunications and electronics industries.
Research Experience
Before his extensive industry career, Mikko Saarikoski worked as a Research Assistant at the Radio Laboratory of Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan from 1987 to 1989. This role provided him with early exposure to research and development in the field of radio technology.