Niina Hakkarainen
About Niina Hakkarainen
Niina Hakkarainen is a Senior R&D Project Manager at Vaisala, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in sensor engineering and HVAC systems, along with a strong background in project management and research.
Current Role at Vaisala
Niina Hakkarainen serves as a Senior R&D Project Manager at Vaisala, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing and managing research and development projects within the company. Her work is based in Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland. Hakkarainen's expertise in HVAC systems contributes to her effectiveness in managing complex projects that require a deep understanding of electrical and electronic manufacturing.
Previous Experience at Vaisala
Hakkarainen has extensive experience at Vaisala, where she worked in various capacities over a span of 15 years. She began her tenure as a Sensor Engineer from 2001 to 2006, followed by a role as a Sensor Engineer in the sensor group from 2007 to 2008. After a year, she transitioned to the position of R&D Project Manager, where she worked from 2008 until 2022. This progressive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the company's products and processes.
Education and Certifications
Hakkarainen studied at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, focusing on Semiconductor technology and optoelectronics integrated optics, where she earned her MSc in Electrical Engineering. Additionally, she pursued studies in Industrial Management and obtained an IPMA C Project Management Certification from the International Project Management Association, which she completed over an eight-year period from 2008 to 2016.
Research Experience at Helsinki University of Technology
Before her extensive career at Vaisala, Hakkarainen worked at Helsinki University of Technology. She served as a Research Assistant from 1996 to 1999 and later as a Researcher from 1999 to 2001. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in research methodologies and technical knowledge, which she has applied throughout her career in R&D.
Expertise in HVAC Systems
Hakkarainen possesses specialized expertise in HVAC systems, an area critical to the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry. Her knowledge in this field enhances her capabilities in managing R&D projects that involve the development and improvement of HVAC-related technologies. This expertise is complemented by her strong problem-solving skills, particularly in quality assurance and manufacturing processes.