Manufacturing Engineering Trainee Flexible Part-Time

Danfoss; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time work alongside your

Job summary

Danfoss Drives in Vaasa is offering a part-time position for students pursuing a technical degree. You will support product industrialization, manufacturing development, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and strengthen manufacturing excellence.

You’ll explore how digital tools, data analytics, and AI solutions can support modern manufacturing while building hands-on engineering skills in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Production Economics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Interest in manufacturing, production technologies, and product industrialization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn in a fast-moving environment.
• Professional communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction activities and help ensure products are ready for efficient manufacturing.
• Contribute to manufacturing and assembly development projects to improve quality, productivity, and scalability.
• Assist with production line, tooling, and fixture development to support operational performance.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and material data to enable smooth production processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using digital tools, analytics, and problem-solving methods to drive better business outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Teamwork

English Communication

Hands-on

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Production Economics

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Automation Engineering

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Danfoss Drives in Vaasa is offering a part-time position for students pursuing a technical degree. You will support product industrialization, manufacturing development, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and strengthen manufacturing excellence.

You’ll explore how digital tools, data analytics, and AI solutions can support modern manufacturing while building hands-on engineering skills in a global environment.