Are you interested in industrial automation and looking for a new job opportunity in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Are you enthusiastic about working with fascinating projects in state-of-the-art research facilities? VTT might be just the place for you. 

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning, and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant minds focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra.

We are now looking for an Automation Engineer to join our Pyrolysis team.

As an Automation Engineer, your key goals are to develop process automation for industrially relevant pilot systems in collaboration with researchers and other engineers. In this position, you will have an essential role in improving process functionality and data collection for cutting-edge research in the field of industrial chemistry at the Bioruukki pilot centre in Espoo. 

Our team works on pyrolysis processes to develop plastics recycling, renewable fuels and chemicals, and high-value biocarbons. We work closely with industry to replace fossil resources with sustainable alternatives from side streams and waste.  

Read more about our research:  Thermochemical conversion infrastructure VTT.  

As an Automation Engineer, you will:

• Build and maintain automation for our ever-developing research infrastructure. 
• Perform instrumentation and electrical installations.
• Participate in the design of new process combinations 

Who we are looking for:

An engineer with 

• Relevant education (e.g. in electrical and automation technology, energy engineering) and industrial experience.
• Capabilities in data collection and management with Python.
• Understanding of relevant systems, such as Siemens, intouch and NI Labview.
• Good written and spoken English. Finnish is an advantage. 

As a person, we hope that you are:

• A fast learner who is capable of working in a flexible and independent manner while collaborating with colleagues across different fields of science and technology. We appreciate curiosity and courage to take on challenges and to find beyond-the-obvious solutions. 

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:

• Natural sciences with an impact. VTT works on the cutting-edge of natural sciences, and we've invested in building state-of-the-art research facilities for natural sciences, such as the Bioruukki pilot infrastructure for bio- and circular economy. Our research agenda is dedicated to solving systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and unleashing the power of synthetic biology. That means that at VTT, your expertise in natural sciences will go towards creating a real impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope. 
• Superb colleagues and community. With VTT, you'll join a community of over 2300 multidisciplinary experts who foster a culture of trust, openness, and sharing of knowledge. We work across disciplines and house all the cutting-edge sciences, from quantum computing to synthetic biology, under one roof. Collaborating with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun. Read more about our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
• Excellent career in research. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us for over ten years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into.
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays annually (after one year of work), we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation and cognitive ergonomics training.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 8 Septermber 2024. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance procedure may be conducted during the recruitment process.

Interested and want to know more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Aino Kainulainen, aino.kainulainen@vtt.fi, +358 50 4659 887 on 29.8. at 14-16 or on 4.9. at 15-16.

We look forward to hearing from you!