Prototype Engineer

October 2, 2024

Varjo

Helsinki

OTHER

Varjo is the world-leading provider of enterprise virtual and mixed reality solutions, delivering the highest levels of immersion, performance, and security for the most demanding industrial customers globally. Used by over 25% of the Fortune 100 to transform how they operate, Varjo is known for virtual and mixed reality that look and feel as real as the real world, allowing training fighter jet pilots and astronauts, designing cars, and conducting pioneering medical research across virtual environments. With our technology, professionals can recreate the exact feeling and conditions of real life in 3D, allowing them to work and train faster, better and more cost effectively.
Founded in 2016, Varjo now operates in over 40 countries worldwide with 200 employees in offices in Helsinki and Washington D.C. Our multicultural team consists of talents from all around the world, and our daily working language is English. We believe in the power of diversity – where different experiences, backgrounds, and ideas drive innovation and results.
We are now offering you an exciting position where you can see into the future and play your part in shaping Varjo’s growth journey.

Job description
We are looking for versatile and eager person to be our Prototype Engineer who will be supporting our internal teams in high variety of prototyping assignments. With one team member currently in place, we are looking for someone to take on a key role in our in-house lab, utilizing strong skills in creating prototypes, tools, and fixtures. In this role you will collaborate widely across Varjo teams, and you will get your hands on variety of challenges – there won´t be day like another. We expect you to be self-driven and proactive, able to manage multiple ongoing assignments and you are passionate problem solver.

What you’ll be doing

Design and manufacturing of fixtures for production and engineering teams
Supporting design and engineering teams by preparing prototypes
Develop and maintain lab equipment and setups
Helping internal teams to resolve problems

Our expectations

Experience with CNC, 3D printing and manual machinery
Skills in 3D modelling softwares E.g. Rhinoceros, Fusion 360 and Siemens NX
Proficiency in CAM work
Knowledge of prototyping materials and methods
Ability to manage timelines and deliverables
Advanced craftmanship skills
Good written and spoken English

This is a hands-on role in our Helsinki office, occasional visits to our Espoo production site is required. Our team works in a hybrid mode, but in this role a minor part of the work can be done remotely. Full remote work is not possible in this role.

Next steps
By joining us, you’ll get:

Opportunity to take part in creating the new state-of-the-art in virtual and mixed reality experiences.
A low-hierarchy culture with minimal bureaucracy and maximum opportunity for you to take charge of your work.
Flexible working conditions, competitive salary, and great benefits
The possibility to select the tools and methods you want to use to do your job effectively.
An international working environment with tons of opportunities to learn and grow with the company.

Ready to jump into the exciting world of VR/XR? Apply now. Please include your CV and Cover Letter.
Even if your profile is not a perfect match but you want to learn and grow, we’d love to hear from you.
This position will be filled as soon as the suitable candidate is found.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available