Summer Job: Optical Designer, Salo/Pietarsaari - Academic Work

In the summer job as part of the optical design team, depending on your previous experience, you will either start by familiarizing yourself and developing your skills in testing tasks in Pietarsaari or jump into design work in Salo if you are already familiar with optical design. The role is versatile, combining practical testing of optical components and design work under the guidance of experienced colleagues. Additionally, the team operates internationally, providing an opportunity to get acquainted with global activities in an open and supportive work environment. We offer - The opportunity to gain valuable work experience - The possibility of a 1-2 week unpaid summer vacation in July - Relaxed and friendly colleagues - Epassi lunch deduction & extended occupational health services Work Tasks The role combines practical testing and measurement of optical components with CAD design and simulation tasks. You will deepen your understanding of optical systems development and innovate new solutions. - Testing and measurement of optical components - CAD design - Use of optical simulation software - Drawing and modeling of components - Collaboration with an international team We are looking for - Suitable educational background (e.g., optics/optoelectronics, electrical engineering/electronics, mechanical engineering) - Good basic knowledge of CAD software and design work - Fluent Finnish and English language skills in working language - Active and proactive work attitude It is an advantage if you have - Experience in optical design - Knowledge of LED lighting design To succeed in the role, you are: - Goal-oriented - Social - Self-confident - Curious Our recruitment process Academic Work handles this recruitment on behalf of its client, who prefers all questions related to the position to be directed to Academic Work. Applicants will be interviewed continuously, and if we have progressed further in the recruitment process, we may close the application before final decisions. The process includes personality and cognitive ability tests. These tests serve as tools to find the right candidate for the role and ensure an equal and fair assessment.