Summer Trainee for R&D

Looking for a super cool summer job in the field of technology? Are you all about science and technology? Would work with cutting-edge ultra-low temperature cooling systems and curious people be awesome? Do you want to be a part of progress and success? If yes, then Bluefors could be the place for you this summer! These are the perfect summer positions for physics students and/or those with experience in Python programming.

Our R&D team is now looking for Trainees for different projects to support the great growth story of ours. Position in our R&D team will support your studies and helps you to gain work experience in the field of high-tech product manufacturing and enhance the possible future career plans of yours. We design and manufacture ultra-low temperature cooling systems for scientific research, with a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community. Our systems are reliable, easy-to-use and high quality, and have options including wiring and superconducting magnets and can be customized to meet the requirements of each customer. We are here to support scientists and industries to go further. For this, we brought together the best minds – and you could be one of us.

Depending on the project, your work may include for example scientific modelling, simulations, test preparations and testing, part design, additive manufacturing, analysis, documenting and reporting. To succeed in this role, it is required that you have studied physics for at least two years and/or have previous experience in Python programming.

To succeed in this role, we are expecting that you have good teamwork skills, the ability to work systematically and you are committed to high quality. Positive and hands-on attitude with the ability to work independently within a great team takes you a long way. We expect you to be genuinely proud of what you do, and you do it meticulously. The R&D team is a group of passionate professionals from different backgrounds and nationalities, and this is a great opportunity for you to develop yourself as a future professional. Our work language is English on daily basis and position offers you a great opportunity to improve your strong communication skills even further.

During the summer your main responsibilities will be depending on the project
• Scientific modelling
• Simulations
• Test preparations and testing
• Part design
• Additive manufacturing
• Analysis
• Documenting and reporting

What we expect from you
• At least two years of physics studies
• And/or previous experience in Python programming
• English language skills
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and systematically
• Commitment to high quality
• Open-minded, curious, and positive attitude

We also appreciate
• Hands-on attitude and eagerness to learn
• Meticulous approach to work

At Bluefors we’re all about continuous development, learning and collaboration in our international environment (we have people from almost 50 different nationalities!) and we always welcome new, uprising talents. You’ll be encouraged by your team, and you will learn from the best minds in your field. Our head office is in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki and your exact starting and ending dates can be discussed.

All the positions will be filled as soon as we find the perfect candidate, so be quick! Fill in the application on January 31, 2024 at the latest at BLUEFORS.COM in English, with your application letter and CV included. The recruitment process will include a video interview and a face-to-face interview at our premises. Come and be part of the progress!

For more information contact R&D Manager Matti Manninen, email: matti.manninen@bluefors.com

Bluefors designs and manufactures measurement systems, that can provide clean and quiet environment for scientific research, even at ultra-low temperatures. We have a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community. Our systems have options including wiring and superconducting magnets and can be customized to meet the requirements of each customer. We are here to support scientists and industries go further. For this we brought together the best minds. We are curious to the core and have one mission: progress. Continuous development, learning, collaboration, and information sharing are fundamental to our way of working.

Bluefors is a well-known market leader with reliable, easy-to-use quality products. In our agile company structure customers are in direct contact with scientists and engineers who design their system. We deliver systems all around the world and the markets for our products are constantly growing. Currently we employ more than 600 professionals from over 50 different nationalities. We offer competitive benefits package, employee share program and a flexible working environment. Our head office is in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki. We are a non-smoking workplace.