Development Engineer

Orion Corporation; Hanko; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermion Oy in Hanko, part of Orion, seeks a Production Development Engineer to maintain and develop the plant's process equipment. The role includes design, procurement, commissioning, training, risk assessments, and collaboration with suppliers and production teams.

You will join a team of roughly 180 personnel at the Hanko site, work across maintenance and projects, and contribute to safety, quality and efficiency improvements while adopting new technologies.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical education (e.g., Engineer or MSc 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

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

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Communication (Finnish/English)

Education

Engineer or MSc in Technology

Tools

Information systems

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

As a Development Engineer, you will:

• 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?

• 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.

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