Job Description

About your role

Do you have background from industrial automation and you are accustomed to working in an industrial environment? Are you adept at diagnosing issues and formulating solutions in unforeseen scenarios in co-operation with other experts? Would you be excited about the opportunity to design controls of machines and processes, producing detailed technical documents, and collaborate with automation suppliers? Do you proactively seek information but do not hesitate to contact parties you believe can help?

We are looking for a solution-oriented and proactive automation engineer for Orion's pharmaceutical production at our Espoo or Turku site. The automation engineer is responsible for developing the automation of our factories, ensuring smooth operations, and managing the lifecycle, while also performing the other tasks described above. Of course, the applicant has the opportunity to influence the precise content of their role based on their core competencies and interests, and the areas of responsibility will rotate over the years.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supporting production once needed in automation related questions, troubleshooting HW/SW related issues
• Leading automation design in both modernization and investment projects including: functional designing, defining the HW and SW solutions, coordination of suppliers, partners and sub-contractor, FAT/SAT testing and commissioning, and validation support.
• Participate in production development and design and implement lifecycle management of production equipment from an automation perspective.
  
  

What We Offer

The automation team has a relaxed and straightforward atmosphere that genuinely supports and ensures safety for everyone. The team possesses extensive expertise in automation, electrical work, and various systems, providing support in almost any topic. The collaboration field around our team is also broad, enhancing comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. Flexibility and remote work are familiar terms to us, and maintaining a balance between free time and work is important. No two days are the same, and there are always diverse challenges and projects to solve. 

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/ .

Our expectations

Success In This Role Requires

• Relevant education in the field of automation (B.Sc or M.Sc in Engineering) and work experience
• Understanding of the overall operation of PLC-controlled machines
• Skills and experience in functional design
• Good documentation skills and the ability to develop documentation processes
• Proficiency in both spoken and written Finnish and English, as we work in both languages
• Positive attitude towards teamwork and open communication
  
  

Additionally, The Following Qualifications Are Considered An Advantage

• Knowledge of automation systems (e.g., Siemens S7/PCS7, Schneider, Systech, machine vision systems)
• Electrically skilled person
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Cadmatic and HW design
• Familiarity with laboratory automation
• Database and programming skills
  
  

How To Apply And Additional Information

Please apply through Orion career site by Wednesday 21.5.2025. Automation Manager Tomi Pitkäniemi (p. 050 966 7295) is happy to answer any questions you may have. You can call at any time, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3 PM and 4 PM.

We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Unit Description

Orion's Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from sourcing of raw materials to the manufacture of products, packaging and delivery to customers. We are also responsible for the industrialization of new products and product life cycle management.

In Global Operations we have approximately 1,600 professionals working in Production, our external supplier network (Externally Sourced Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). In addition, the organization includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD&LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product lifecycle management) and Operations Development.

You will become part of the automation team responsible for Orion's process, machine automation, and factory systems at all Orion factory locations. Within the group, we operate in small teams, each with its own areas of responsibility. As a whole, the group is responsible for the maintenance of machines, equipment, and systems, and supports maintenance especially in challenging fault situations. However, our main focus is on projects, and we are heavily involved in operational change and development projects as well as procurement projects in pharmaceutical production.

About Us

Orion is a globally operating Finnish pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

Orion provides meaningful work for more than 3 600 Orionees in Finland and abroad. Orion is known as a responsible and reliable employer where we value each other, strive for the best and build for tomorrow.

We develop, manufacture and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Orion has an extensive portfolio of proprietary and generic medicines and consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases and respiratory diseases, among others.