Giant Leap Trainee, Mechanical Engineering

Are you ready to take a Giant Leap? We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineering trainee for our Giant Leap program – a project-based internship in our HQ in Vantaa. This project studies the feasibility of 3D scanning and additive manufacturing technologies for reverse engineering. As a Giant Leaper, you will get your own project to lead for three months, starting in June.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Our team of over 2,300 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

Giant Leap is a unique opportunity for you to be the project manager of your own project, with the support of your teammates and project supervisor. Every year, these projects are carefully selected by our leadership teams, meaning that you get to work on real-life questions that are important for us as a company.

We invest in your growth with training sessions throughout the summer. Along with lessons from your own field and work life in general, you have a chance to learn, for instance, presentation skills, project management and problem solving. Connections built with fellow Giant Leapers, Vaisala’s brilliant experts and our leadership form an invaluable network for your career. Many of our former Giant Leapers have also gone on to build impressive careers at Vaisala after the program.

What will your summer look like?

The trainee will analyze and document the capabilities and limitations of current 3D scanning technologies, document the step-by-step process from scanning to the finished part, and explore the integration with CAD systems and various 3D printing technologies. Additionally, the trainee will have the opportunity to research other potential applications for 3D scanning technology within the company. 

You will be working with the project supervisor and the mechanical engineering team. You will have a 3D scanner, various 3D printers, and 3D CAD tools at your disposal. The trainee position can be done partly in remote mode when applicable. The findings and recommendations will be compiled into a feasibility study and presented to key stakeholders.

This role offers valuable hands-on experience on 3D technologies in mechanical engineering and the chance to contribute to shaping how our company leverages these technologies in the future.

What kind of skillset are we looking for?

• Educational background: Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Science, or related field.
• Technical knowledge: Basic understanding of 3D scanning and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, or similar).
• Analytical skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and assess limitations of technologies.
• Problem-solving skills: Strong ability to identify challenges and propose practical solutions throughout the reverse engineering process.
• Research skills: Proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing technical data.
• Hands-on experience (optional but preferred): Previous experience or projects involving 3D modeling or 3D printing.
• Initiative and independence: Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn: Openness to acquiring new skills and adapting to emerging technologies in the field.

Are you ready to take on a Giant Leap?Apply at the latest on February 2, 2025 and please attach your CV. We’d also appreciate learning about what made you apply for this position and to Vaisala in the form of a motivation letter.

Schedule and steps of the recruitment process:

• Application period: January 13 – February 2
• Invitations to the interview events: during week 6 (February 3 – February 7)
• Interview events at Vaisala, Vantaa (F2F): February 11 and February 13
• Selections and signing of the contracts: during week 8 (February 17–21) at the latest.

If you want to know more, feel free to reach out to the hiring manager Arto Nivala via email arto.nivala@vaisala.com. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

Kindly note that we are not able to provide support in relocation or work permit-related matters.