At Visual Components, we build a world-class 3D-simulation tool for manufacturers. Our solution can be used for designing the factories of the future already today. By using our software, the user can design concepts, simulate and analyze the production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects and much more. Since acquiring 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!
Visual Components is an international company. Our headquarter is in Espoo, Finland, but we have offices in the US and Germany, along with a global partner network of partners and resellers. The Visual Components team is multinational - we have people from over 19 countries and speak at least 12 languages!
OLP Application Engineer
Tampere
Full-time
Permanent employee
Get to know Visual Components
The role and the team
You will work as a member of the Robotics Expert team where you will work towards the implementation of the offline programming solution for Visual Components product suites. In this position you will report to the Team lead of the Robotics Expert team and use your robotics expertise to handle commissioning projects, documentation work and other expert tasks including technical product support, technical software demonstrations and user trainings.
This role will require global travel to customer sites, where you will work in close co-operation with our customers and partners to ensure the commissioning success by matching the simulation with the real robot cell. You will join the experienced and close-knit Robotics Expert team and you will work together with other team members to develop your skills and achieve your goals. Your office is located in Tampere, but you can work remotely from other parts of Finland also. In the beginning you are required to attend the onboarding and trainings at the Tampere offic
Your impact
- 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
- Developing functionalities for the robot postprocessors with Python
- 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 advice and technical support to customers and troubleshooting challenges when required
The skills you will bring
- Deep hands-on experience in working with industrial robots
- Solid skills in offline robot programming (OLP) software
- Experience in Python programming language
- 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
We would appreciate if you also have
- Relevant educational background, for example, engineering degree – but we do not mind if you got necessary experience in other ways
- Some experience in 3D modelling and/or simulation software
- Experience with industrial robot processes like robotic welding, painting, cutting
- Language skills in other languages, like German, French, Spanish
We are looking for a team player who is not afraid to be proactive, bold to bring up own opinions, who is eager to work on various tasks, and who takes ownership of their work.
Perks of joining us
- Competitive salary
- The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills with robotics
- Flexible working times and remote work
- An employer who supports in various life situations
- Safe and stable workplace
- Skilled co-workers and a supporting supervisor and team
- Low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture
- 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 works and sports activities are part of our life as a team. Transparency, honesty, passion, and helping others are our core values and we are looking for somebody who will share them and become a full member of the Visual Components family.
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
Application screening within 2-4 weeks after the application.
Introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist
Technical interview with a Senior Developer and the Engineering Lead of the team
Onsite interview with the team
Hiring manager
If you have any questions about the role, please, contact our Robotics Expert Team lead via phone (+358 500 666 710) or email severi.keisala@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.