Visual components in a nutshell

At Visual Components, we build world-class 3D simulation software for manufacturers. Our solution is used for designing the factories of the future already today. With our tools, users design concepts, simulate and analyse the production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and much more. Since acquiring the Delfoi Robotics, the offline programming and simulation software (OLP), in 2022, we now have a powerful robot offline programming tool that enables users to bring their virtual programs to real-life production systems with high accuracy.

Today our solution is trusted by more than 2400 organizations in the manufacturing industry worldwide, from small local manufacturers to huge automotive corporations. We see our product as a 3D game for industrial use: visual, user-friendly, and robust.

Visual Components is an international company. Our headquarters are in Espoo, Finland, but we have offices in Tampere Finland, the US, and Germany, along with a global partner network of partners and resellers. The Visual Components team is truly multinational - we have people from over 22 countries, and we speak at least 12 languages!

The role and the team

We are looking for a Software Developer to join our team that builds the robotic offline programming solution. 

You will join the team of the world’s leading developers of robot offline programming and simulation software (OLP). Delfoi Robotics software has been selected as the best programming software in several international industrial benchmarks. 

We work together on shared goals, being the owner of their product area. The team uses Scrum and includes developers, a testing engineer, and a product owner. 

You would join our team located in Tampere, but we support you if you want to work at our headquarters in Espoo or remotely from any place in Finland.

You will make an impact by

You will be developing the most versatile and user-friendly robotics offline programming tool in the world. You will be working on features that make complex tasks in robot offline programming easier and more automated. The features blend CAD model information, manufacturing process knowledge, and digital twin technology. 

As a team member, you will be developing new features, maintaining code and various tooling environments, conducting research on new areas as well as refactoring the old where needed. 

You will succeed in a role if

You are a team player who is not afraid to be proactive, bold to bring up their own opinions, who is eager to work on various tasks and take ownership of their work. What counts is a passion for learning and developing! 

Skills that are important for a developer in this team  

• We work with Microsoft technologies and tools, mostly for the Windows desktop platform.  
• Deep hands-on experience in C# is crucial for the role  
• Skills in building software with Python
• Experience or deep interest in robotics and/or industrial automation  
• Fluency in speaking and writing in English because it is our working language  

A great bonus for us would be if you have  

• Experience in desktop UI development (WPF) or equivalent  
• Relevant educational background e.g., a master’s or bachelor’s degree in automation technology, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, or information technology – but this is not mandatory in case you have learned the skills some other way 

What's in it for you

• The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills
• Flexible working times and remote work  
• An employer who supports in various life situations  
• Safe and stable workplace
• Skilled co-workers and a supportive supervisor and team
• Low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive personnel benefits, e.g., learning platforms, extensive occupational health care, and health insurance, lunch benefit, sport & cultural benefit vouchers

At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other and do our work with passion. We also enjoy spending time together even after work. Darts tournaments, game nights, office breakfasts, and after-work and sports activities are part of our life as a team. 

Application and deadlines

Please send your application via applying with the form on our career page. Please, note that due to the GDPR, we cannot accept applications sent to us via email or private messages. We will hire a person as soon as we find the right candidate.

What happens next

• Preliminary screening that takes maximum 2 weeks after the application  
• Meeting with our Talent Sourcer to clarify additional details that were unclear from the application – also a great opportunity for you to interview us  
• Test assignment to map your coding skills and style followed by a technical interview  
• Online interview with the team lead and the team to get a feel of the team atmosphere and our ways of working and to see how you fit into the team

Hiring manager

In case you have any specific questions about the role, feel free to contact hiring manager Juha Kytöharju via email at juha.kytoharju@visualcomponents.com

Recruiter

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please, contact our Talent Sourcer Elena Bazhenova via phone (+358 45 169 0179) or email at elena.bazhenova@visualcomponents.com 

About us

With over 20 years in business, Visual Components is one of the pioneers of the 3D manufacturing simulation industry.

Visual Components is a leading developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. Founded in 1999 by a team of simulation experts, we started with a humble goal – to make manufacturing design and simulation technology easy to use and accessible to manufacturing organizations of all sizes.

Today, Visual Components is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing simulation industry and trusted technology partner to many leading brands. We offer machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers a simple, quick, and cost-effective solution to design and simulate production lines.