Junior werktuigbouwkundig ingenieur

Job Description

We are looking for motivated individuals who want to work with us on our success. We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our diverse team. In this role, you will play an active part in supporting our commercialization efforts and assisting in the design of our future kinetic energy storage products.

This is a full-time role at Teraloop. This position will be site-based in Helsinki, Finland. As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will work under the guidance of our engineering team to carry out day-to-day tasks related to flywheel, flywheel subsystem and kinetic energy storage system designs. You will contribute to the development, testing, and optimization of our systems, ensuring their reliability, efficiency, and performance while growing your technical expertise.

In this position you will:

• Support Design & Prototyping: Assist in designing and building components for kinetic energy storage system for industrial applications.
• Support Technical Analysis: Assists in structural analysis on designs using hand calculations, FEA, and CAD models under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed manufacturing drawings and technical documentation for mechanical components.
• Procurement Support: Assist in preparing quotations for components and help manage the procurement process during the manufacturing phase.
• Testing & Iteration: Participate in the assembly and testing of prototypes, documenting results to help improve manufacturing methods and cost efficiency.

The Candidate's essential requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of relevant mechanical engineering experience
• Engineering capabilities: Must be capable of described tasks in this position independently after clear instructions.
• Software Proficiency: Experienced CAD software user, FEA software skills are positive to have, MS office tools must be familiar (word, excel, powerpoint).
• Hands-on Attitude: Experience in building hardware or a demonstrable passion for contributing to real-world mechanical products.
• Communication: Good organizational, written, and oral communication skills, especially in English.
• Mindset: Highly motivated to learn and contribute to the dynamic environment of a newly commercializing company.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to troubleshooting and a desire to understand root causes during failure analysis.

We positively value

• Teraloop technology related knowledge: AMB systems, composite structures, high-speed machines, energy storages, passive levitation, back-up bearings, position sensor technology, vacuum, electric motors, thermal simulation, vibration isolation, rotor dynamics
• Engineering knowledge: Basic understanding of machine elements, metal and composite manufacturing processes, R&D processes
• Agility: Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Collaborative Spirit: Experience working effectively within technical project teams.

What Teraloop offers to you

• Sense of purpose, working on a grand challenge that enables transition to a renewable-based energy system. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and daily work.
• A collaborative working environment: where your proactive approach is valued. Just pitch-in with new ideas; we'll work together to evaluate them and make them real.
• Possibility for a high level of autonomy in self-directed and self-organizing teams.
• Join a driven and collaborative network of people dedicated to revolutionizing the energy storage industry.
• Competitive salary.
• Benefits such as Medical Insurance, Sport and culture benefit. Most importantly the possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team, connected by same purpose, together we are working on a grand challenge that enables transition to a renewable-based energy system.

Are you ready to take on the challenge in fast growing company that wants to change the World?

Please submit your application at your earliest convenience - we eagerly anticipate discovering your unique skills and experiences.