Project Researcher in the field of Digital Manufacturing Systems and Mechatronic Integration

The following skills are essential for a successful completion of the project:     

• Master’s degree or equivalent (for Project Researcher) or bachelor’s degree or equivalent (for project worker and research assistant) in physics, automation, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, software engineering, or a related field
• Interest in automation, mechatronic systems, or digital manufacturing technologies
• Practical skills in software-hardware interfacing, such as control systems, motion platforms, or CNC equipment
• Demonstrated Industrial work experience in software development domain for industrial machines (e.g., 3D-printing, machining, welding etc.)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, LabVIEW, or C++
• Hands-on approach to prototyping, testing, and systems debugging
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as in collaborative teams.

Additional preferred but not mandatory skills considered beneficial for the work are:  

• Prior work with CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, FreeCAD), UML diagrams, FPGA programming
• Experience in industrial systems, data acquisition, or signal integration
• Familiarity with laser systems, metal additive manufacturing, or industrial automation.
• Experience in lab-scale system prototyping, electronics assembly, or industrial control setups.
• Finnish language proficiency (desired at B1 or higher, but not mandatory)

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/organisation.

A person selected for the post of project researcher is required to have a higher university degree. A person selected for the post of project worker or research assistant is required to have a bachelor degree (or equivalent).

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