Development Engineer

Orion Pharma; Hanko; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermion Oy, a subsidiary of Orion, is seeking a Production Development Engineer for its Hanko plant to maintain and develop the plant's process equipment and participate in the design, procurement and commissioning of new facilities. You will train production personnel, perform risk assessments and prepare instructions, while collaborating with equipment suppliers.

The role is located in Hanko and involves close cooperation with maintenance and project teams to drive continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Relevant technical education (Engineer or MSc in Technology).
• Previous work experience in industrial tasks.
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and/or process technology.
• Good documentation skills and proficiency with information systems.
• Strong Finnish and English verbal and written communication; working language is Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of production operations.
• Lead and support development and process improvement projects.
• Identify and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and working methods.

Skills

Technical education

Industrial experience

Machinery knowledge

Documentation skills

Finnish & English skills

Education

Engineer or MSc in Technology

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Production Development Engineer for a permanent position at Fermion’s Hanko plant.

Your role

You will maintain and develop the technical level of the plant’s process equipment. You will participate in the design, procurement, and commissioning of new facilities and equipment as a representative of production. Your work will also include training of production personnel, participating in risk assessments, preparing instructions, and communicating with equipment suppliers. The position is located in Hanko.

Approximately 200 people work at the Hanko plant, about 160 of whom are in production. You will be part of a team consisting of production professionals at the Hanko plant. You will also work closely with the plant’s maintenance and project organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of production operations
• Lead and support development and process improvement projects
• Identify and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams
• Support the introduction of new technologies and working methods

What You Can Expect From Us

We offer you interesting and diverse tasks, as well as thorough onboarding and support to help you succeed in your role. You will also have the opportunity to grow and expand your expertise throughout your career.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well‑being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/ .

What are we looking for?

To Succeed In This Role, You Should Have

• Relevant technical education (e.g., Engineer or M.Sc. in Technology)
• Previous work experience in industrial tasks
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and/or process technology
• Good documentation skills and proficiency in using information systems
• Strong verbal and written skills in both Finnish and English. Our working language is Finnish

You have good interpersonal skills and a desire to learn new things. You are precise and careful, with problem‑solving abilities. You are proactive and approachable. You want to improve operations and know when to ask for help. Your final job description will be shaped based on your skills.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Your new team

Fermion Oy is a subsidiary of Orion and develops and produces all active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for Orion's in‑house developed innovative medicines and for some of Orion's branded, generic and animal health products. Fermion also develops and produces a series of generic APIs for various indications and is active as CDMO, contract development and manufacturing organization, to serve other pharmaceutical companies. The company has produced APIs in Hanko, Finland since 1973, and the plant currently has personnel of 180. The company's Oulu plant commenced operations back in 1964 and currently employs more than 100 professionals. Fermion’s head office is in Espoo where R&D, S&M and part of QM personnel are located. Altogether approximately 400 professionals work for Fermion.

About Us

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well‑being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.