Thesis Worker, Process Analysis

Fortum Corporation; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Nordic energy company in Espoo is seeking a Master’s thesis candidate to join their Process Analysis team. The thesis involves developing AI-enhanced applications for the Apros simulation tool, requiring a relevant engineering background. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of programming and AI. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Knowledge of power plant technology, process engineering, or thermal hydraulics is required.
• Experience with programming, artificial intelligence, process simulation, or Apros simulation software is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify phases in the process simulation workflow that could benefit from AI-driven enhancements.
• Investigate available technical solutions and evaluate their suitability for practical use in simulation applications.
• Participate in the development of a pilot AI-enhanced solution for the Apros simulation software.

Skills

Programming

Artificial Intelligence

Process Simulation

Apros Simulation Software

Education

Master’s level in a relevant engineering field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Master’s thesis candidate to join the Process Analysis team within our Nuclear Generation business unit. The thesis work will focus on the further development of our Apros simulation tool. Apros is a dynamic process simulation software developed by Fortum and VTT since 1986. It is used, for example, in deterministic nuclear safety analyses, training simulator applications, and engineering simulations in both nuclear and non-nuclear contexts. To date, Apros has been delivered to nearly 40 countries.

Your task will be to explore potential applications and enabling technologies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the process simulation workflow. You will also support the design and development of a pilot AI-enhanced application within the Apros software environment.

The work will consist of the following three main tasks:

• Identify phases in the process simulation workflow that could benefit from AI-driven enhancements
• Investigate available technical solutions and evaluate their suitability for practical use in simulation applications
• Participate in the development of a pilot AI-enhanced solution for the Apros simulation software

The Master’s thesis is planned to begin at the start of 2026, with an estimated duration of approximately six months.

About you

We are looking for a Master’s level student in a relevant field of engineering. Suitable academic backgrounds include energy technology, technical physics, or other related disciplines. Knowledge of power plant technology, process engineering, or thermal hydraulics is required. In addition, experience with programming, artificial intelligence, process simulation, or Apros simulation software is considered an asset. The position requires an initiative-driven mindset, strong collaboration skills and a systematic approach to work.

We offer you

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Espoo office is a smoke-free workplace.

Interested?

Submit your application latest on 5.10.2025. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Timo Toppila via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone] (preferably suitable call time is agreed in advance via email).

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com