Student Assistant - Mechanical Engineering, GN Hearing

GN Group; Ballerup; Hybrid; DKK 193,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

GN Students Network

Opportunity to join GN events

Job summary

GN Group is seeking a Student Assistant in Denmark to support mechanical testing and engineering tasks while you pursue a degree. The role involves hands-on lab work, data collection, and collaboration with engineers on prototype assembly and CAD updates.

We offer flexible hours (15–20 per week) and opportunities to connect with the GN Students Network, with emphasis on balancing studies and practical experience in product development and testing.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Mechanical Engineering, Design & Innovation, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field in Denmark.
• Interest in product development, testing, and mechanical design.
• Basic CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo, NX) is an advantage.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a lab and with computer-based engineering tasks.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and able to follow procedures accurately.
• Efficient communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical and reliability tests according to defined test procedures.
• Prepare test setups, fixtures, and test samples.
• Document test results and observations.
• Collect, organize, and maintain test data.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analyses.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and test facilities.
• Support engineers with CAD modelling and drawing updates.
• Assist with prototype assembly and evaluation.
• Help maintain technical documentation and reports.
• Participate in engineering projects and ad hoc technical tasks.

Skills

Product development

Testing

Mechanical design

CAD experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Eng./Design & Innovation/Manufacturing Eng.

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

Test Activities

• Execute mechanical and reliability tests according to defined test procedures.
• Prepare test setups, fixtures, and test samples.
• Document test results and observations.
• Collect, organize, and maintain test data.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analyses.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and test facilities.

Engineering Support

• Support engineers with CAD modelling and drawing updates.
• Assist with prototype assembly and evaluation.
• Help maintain technical documentation and reports.
• Participate in engineering projects and ad hoc technical tasks.

To perform well in the role, we imagine that you:

• Are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Mechanical Engineering, Design & Innovation, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field at a University in Denmark.
• Have an interest in product development, testing, and mechanical design.
• Bring basic CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar) is an advantage.
• Are comfortable working both hands‑on in a laboratory environment and with computer‑based engineering tasks.
• Are structured, detail‑oriented, and able to follow procedures accurately.
• Have efficient communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

We support flexible working whenever possible and trust our people to balance flexibility with the need for in‑person collaboration.

Joining GN as a Student Assistant

In GN, our Student Assistants typically work 15‑20 hours a week. We value flexibility and will collaborate with you to ensure your working hours complement your studies. You also have the possibility to join the GN Students Network. This expansive network connects students from various departments and frequently hosts events like Friday gatherings, student lunches, and other engaging social activities.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

We encourage you to submit your CV without a photo to support an equal application process.

If you have any special requirements for the interview, please let the Hiring Manager know when accepting the invitation.

GN brings people closer GN brings people closer through our intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and motivated by innovation, we create technology that enhances hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real‑life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and deliver great experiences for audio and gaming users.

GN Store Nord A/S has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of GN’s Hearing business to Amplifon S.p.A. to create a global leader in audiology. For GN Group, this creates an opportunity to expand our position in the large audio and video peripherals markets. Read more about the announcement here:.

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real‑life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history – fostering a sense of community, openness, and understanding. By listening to customers and combining our unique expertise in the human ear, audio, video, and speech, wireless technologies, software, and miniaturization, we transform what it takes to bring people closer to what is important to them.

The GN-owned brands that are responsible for bringing these technologies to life: Medical grade hearing technology: ReSound, Beltone, Interton, Jabra Professional collaboration: Jabra, BlueParrott, FalCom Gaming, calls and media: SteelSeries, Jabra Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN’s solutions are sold in around 100 countries across the world. If you would like to learn more about us, visit our homepage gn.com or click on our different brands. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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