Mechanical Technician

Ioncell Oy; Espoo; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fringe benefits

Occupational health care

Otaniemi campus location

Job summary

Ioncell Oy, based in Espoo near Otaniemi, is assembling a team to build, run and maintain a pilot plant. The role is permanent, full-time, reporting to the CTO, and offers a competitive salary and benefits in an international setting.

You will oversee mechanical installation, maintenance, and support production trials, contributing to the circular textile technology breakthrough with hands-on ownership and flexible work expectations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in piloting, manufacturing or chemical production environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical installation and maintenance processes.
• Strong problem-solving and learning mindset.
• Good interpersonal skills for international teamwork and English working language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, supervising and executing mechanical installation of equipment at the pilot plant.
• Inspecting and testing mechanical systems, equipment and components to identify risks and ensure safety compliance.
• Support production trials at the pilot plant with the team.
• Troubleshooting and immediate repairs during production trials.
• Scheduling and executing planned maintenance tasks.
• Managing inventory of spare parts.
• Supporting technology development, maintenance and housekeeping activities.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Mechanical installation

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Technical degree

Job description

About Ioncell Oy

Are you looking for a versatile and inspiring role where you can build, run and maintain a unique pilot plant? Ioncell Oy is now building a team of aspirational and committed professionals to kick off the operations in Otaniemi, Espoo. You will be one of our very first employees.

Ioncell Oy is a technology spinoff company from Aalto University, established to commercialize patented Ioncell technology over the coming years. We are on a bold mission to transform the global clothing and textile industry into a circular economy with our fully circular bio-based textile fiber! As a company, our short-term goal is to provide a Proof-of-Concept for continuous, closed-loop production at the pilot plant, and then to scale up the technology.

What are your responsibilities

• Coordinating, supervising and executing mechanical installation of equipment at the pilot plant
• Inspecting and testing mechanical systems, equipment and components to identify risks and to ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations
• Supporting production trials at the pilot plant, together with other team members
• Troubleshooting and immediate repairs during the production trials
• Scheduling and executing planned maintenance tasks
• Managing the inventory of spare parts
• Supporting various technology development, maintenance and house-keeping activities

Position is permanent and full-time, based in Espoo, Finland. You report to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

What we expect from you

• Relevant technical degree
• Proven hands-on experience as a mechanical/maintenance technician, preferably in piloting, manufacturing or chemical production environment
• Practical knowledge of general mechanical installation and maintenance processes and methods
• Solution-focused attitude with interest to learn and innovate: you do not expect fully established practices and solutions, but you are keen to create them
• Entrepreneurial spirit and flexible way of working: you prefer to work with diverse tasks, and you understand that sometimes work doesnt follow regular office hours – in return, youll have flexibility to balance it out
• Hands-on approach and willingness to take ownership: when you see something is not working, you fix it or flag it
• Good interpersonal skills and solid English as working language: you like to work in an international team where your contribution is appreciated

What we offer to you

• Chance to learn and create something completely new as part of a dynamic start-up team
• Opportunity to drive the clothing and textile industry towards circular economy
• Innovative, inspirational and international working environment
• Competitive salary (4.000-5.000 EUR/month), fringe benefits and occupational health care
• Convenient location in Aalto University Otaniemi campus in Espoo, close to metro, tram and bus stations

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