Maintenance Trainee

In this position, you will get to know the automation of batch processes in a validated factory environment by participating in maintenance project and service work. There are several automation and condition monitoring systems in the factory area. Several maintenance and repair work will be carried out during the summer, and the factory will also carry out several revisions and install new equipment.

This role consists of, among other things, documentation, commissioning work, supervision, and working extensively with the SAP system.

What you can expect from us

At Fermion, you will get to know the factory's field of operation extensively and also get a lot of responsibility during the summer. We offer you the opportunity to challenge yourself with interesting and versatile tasks. During the summer, you will also get a comprehensive picture of Orion's operations and our numerous different tasks as a whole.

The person we are looking for can be student in the field of automation, mechanical or electrical engineering, IT or other applicable fields. We hope that the applicant has a strong interest in maintenance operations and measuring condition monitoring, which can be expressed in the application, for example, through hobbies in the field or previous work experience. Successful people in this position have an independent and bold approach to work and have a positive attitude towards the challenges that come their way.
In addition, we hope that you have good communication and documentation skills in Finnish and good written skills in English. Our working language is Finnish. We also value Autocad expertise and SAP system user skills.

How to apply

Interested in the position? Please apply for the position as soon as possible, but no later than 25.02.2026.

We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the Final date to receive applications. 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.

Your new team

Fermion Oy is a subsidiary of Orion and develops and produces all active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for Orion's in-house developed innovative medicines and for some of Orion's branded, generic and animal health products. Fermion also develops and produces a series of generic APIs for various indications and is active as CDMO, contract development and manufacturing organization, to serve other pharmaceutical companies.

The company has produced APIs in Hanko, Finland since 1973, and the plant currently has personnel of 180. The company's Oulu plant commenced operations back in 1964 and currently employs more than 100 professionals. Fermion’s head office is in Espoo where R&D, S&M and part of QM personnel are located. Altogether approximately 400 professionals work for Fermion.

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well‑being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.

• Locations Orioninkatu 2, Hanko, 10900, FI (On-site)