The Prototype Specialist is responsible for prototyping of high quality and accurate liquid dispensing equipment used in laboratories around the world. Our main tools are manual milling machines and lathes and CNC lather, but also possibly various machining centers, as well as other equipment in our prototype shop.
We are looking for a Prototype Specialist for the Product Development department at Sartorius Helsinki. In this role, you will be responsible for prototyping of high quality and accurate liquid dispensing equipment used in laboratories around the world. Our main tools are manual milling machines and lathes and CNC lather, but also possibly various machining centers, as well as other equipment in our prototype shop.

The Product Development team in Helsinki consists of 25 professionals but we are an international team working in a project organization. We are looking forward to shaping the future with you. This position is available for full–time and based on site in Helsinki.

Over 260 employees in Finland and 14,600 worldwide give their best at Sartorius to bring our products and services to market. We are motivated by excellence, work across international teams, and take responsibility – all while advancing knowledge with an agile and flexible approach. We put not only our minds but also our hearts into everything we do.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities

• Prototyping of high-quality liquid dispensing equipment used in laboratories around the world. Many of our products contain very small and precise fine mechanical parts.
• Assembling and finishing of prototypes with necessary special processing.
• The creation of CAM programs for CNC lathe would be an advantage.
• Designing your own fixture, jigs and tools for prototyping and machining, if required.
• Product design according to your abilities and desires.

What will convince us

• Appropriate technical education, including training in machining (for example micromechanics, watchmaking, precision engineering).
• Experience in precision machining, in particular turning skills.
• Preferably experience of using a CNC machining center.
• Knowledge of materials: metals and plastics.
• CAD Skills: knowledge of a at least one major CAD system, preferably Creo, Solidworks or Catia.
• CAM programming experience, preferably Mazak Smooth CAM Ai.
• Preferably experience in 3D printing.
• Enthusiasm and ability to problem solving.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively.
• Good communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral. Finnish/German skills considered to be an advantage.

Additionally, we value general manual skills and technical understanding which you might have gained through your hobbies or other experience.

What we offer

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German DAX and Tec DAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: We manufacture state-of-the-art laboratory equipment globally, used in areas such as drug development, and virus and disease research. At Sartorius you can be part of sustainable development and help make the world a better place. We also have great possibilities for international career development.
• Work-life Balance: A meaningful, full-time job within a dynamic and expanding international laboratory and bioprocess technology company, offering a stable working environment in a highly sustainable organization.
• Welcoming Culture: A workplace that supports our company values: Sustainability, Openness, and Enjoyment. At Sartorius, work and fun go hand in hand!
• Health & Well-Being: The wellbeing of our employees is a top priority. Therefore, we offer a flexible work environment, comprehensive occupational healthcare services, opportunities for learning and development, supported lunch and wellbeing services, a personnel fund, and e-bike options.
• Intelligent working environment: Agile development environment and in-house expertise in prototyping. We have state-of-the-art tools for machining and 3D printing.

Does this position align with your skills and experience? If so, please fill in your application in English by the latest on Sep 13th 2024. Please include your CV, salary expectation, and the earliest date you are available to start. We will start screening the applications already during the application period and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information, please contact the Manager of Mechanical Engineering EMEA Roman Ritzka, by email forename.surname(at)sartorius.com.