OLP Application Engineer

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Espoo, Tampere

Get to know Visual Components
Visual Components is a software company with a global footprint. We are here to help teams who are building tomorrow’s manufacturing find the fastest way from the concept to reality. With our inclusive and easy to use tools companies can test their ideas in a virtual environment and get proof of concept before making the investment decisions.

With Visual Components software, you can design production lines, simulate and analyze production flow, and perform virtual commissioning projects. Since acquiring the Delfoi Robotics  OLP solution 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. Join us for the amazing growth journey on this side of the business. Your future with us awaits!

Our solution is used by over 2400 pioneers worldwide and the tool scales from small local manufacturers to global automotive corporations. Our interfaces are visual, user-friendly and robust which makes us simple, fun, and easy to use.

Our Headquarters is in Espoo, Finland and we have an office in Tampere, as well as in US, Germany, and Japan. Our global partner network and team of over 24 nationalities make Visual Components a truly international company.
The role and the team
You will work as a member of the Robotics Expert team, contributing to the implementation of offline programming solutions for Visual Components product suites. In this role, you will focus on integrating the software with the real world hardware and developing and optimizing postprocessors that translate simulation data into executable robot code, ensuring seamless integration with various industrial robot controllers.

You will report to the Team Lead of the Robotics Expert team and use your robotics expertise to handle commissioning projects, documentation, and technical product support.

This role requires global travel to customer sites, where you will work closely with clients and partners to ensure commissioning success by matching the simulation with the real robot cell. You will join an experienced, close-knit team and collaborate to develop your skills and achieve shared goals.

Your can be located in Espoo or Tampere, where we have offices, but remote work from other parts of Finland is possible. However, you are required to attend onboarding and training at the Tampere office in the beginning. 
Your impact
  • Developing and optimizing postprocessors that translate offline programming data into executable robot code 
  • Conducting customer implementation projects at customer sites, where you will calibrate the software according to the real robot cell and test the accuracy of the system to ensure customer success  
  • Serving as our technical ambassador: train our customers in the proper use of our products and help them to get the maximum value out of them
  • Provide product presentations and demonstrations for potential customers together with our sales professionals
  • •Providing advce and technical support to customers and troubleshooting challenges when required
The skills you will bring
  • Experience in robot programming and offline robot programming (OLP) software  
  • Ability to read, analyze, and understand robot program files regardless of specific syntax; understanding of robot code structure, motion commands, and execution flow to interpret and adapt programs effectively.
  • Strong Python skills for scripting and postprocessor development
  • Experience in 3D modeling and/or simulation software 
  • Enthusiasm to be in touch with people and help them to solve their problems
  • Solid interest in conducting online and on-site trainings for customers and talking to groups of people
  • Multitasking skills
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites across the globe
  • Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with customers in English on a high professional level
  • Relevant educational background, for example, engineering degree

We would appreciate it if you also have any of the following:
  • Hands-on experience in working with industrial robots
  • Experience with industrial robot processes like robotic welding, painting, cutting, handling
  • Language skills in other languages, like German, French, and Spanish

We are looking for 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 who takes ownership of their work. 
Perks of joining us
  • competitive salary
  • opportunity to further develop and expand your skills and make an impact to the digitalization of manufacturing
  • flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work
  • employer who supports in various life situations
  • safe and stable workplace
  • co-workers and a supporting supervisor and team
  • low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture

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. Pool tournaments, game nights, office breakfasts and after works and sports activities are part of our life as a team.
How to apply
Please send your application in English via the form on our career page. We cannot accept applications sent to us via email or private messages due to the GDPR. We will hire a person as soon as we find the right candidate.
Next steps with us
  • screening is within 3-4 weeks after the application
  • online call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • online interview with our specialists
  • onsite interview with the team


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. 

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