Canatu (CANATU, Nasdaq First North, Finland) is a fast-growing deep technology company creating advanced carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNTs), related products, and manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, automotive, and medical diagnostics industries. Canatu partners with forerunner companies, together transforming products for better tomorrows with nano carbon.

Canatu's versatile platform technology has broad potential applications. Its current core includes CNT membranes for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) processes in the semiconductor industry, enabling the manufacturing of the most advanced chips, as well as film heaters for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in the automotive industry. Additionally, electrochemical sensors for medical diagnostics are in the development phase. Canatu’s patented CNT reactors and Dry Deposition^TM method yield clean and pristine CNTs. The company operates through two business models: selling CNT products directly, as well as selling CNT reactors and licensing the related technology so that customers can produce CNT products under a limited license.

Headquartered in Finland, Canatu also operates in the US, Japan, and Taiwan. Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Aalto University’s Nanomaterials Group, Canatu currently has 140 employees representing over 30 nationalities, with 20 percent holding or pursuing doctorates. Discover more at www.canatu.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

We are looking for a

Mechanical Engineer

To focus on designing of various equipment related to the Canatu’s proprietary Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) synthesis process. As part of our commitment to advancing technology and nurturing talent, we are seeking a motivated new colleague to join our professional CAD & CAE team. This position provides a captivating opportunity to grow as a mechanical engineer in a cutting-edge industry. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualize, design, and develop equipment and systems tailored for Canatu’s CNT manufacturing and post-processing.

• Utilize SolidWorks software to create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings adhering to company and industry standards.

• Data management and revision control using the PDM system

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate experimental needs into functional equipment designs.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical and automation engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.

• Support the development of quality control procedures for manufacturing and assembly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven expertise in using CAD software (preferably Solidworks) for 3D modelling and technical drawing creation.

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including tolerance analysis, material properties, and structural mechanics.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, welding, and other fabrication techniques.

• Prior work in nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, or high-precision instrumentation is highly valued.

• Experience with design for cleanroom applications, control systems, actuators, and sensors in mechanical designs is a plus.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to design challenges.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines effectively.

• Proactive, can-do attitude and way of working.

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree  in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

You will succeed in this role if you have flexibility, goal-oriented determination, and you possess the initiative to work independently. To thrive at Canatu, as a person you are flexible, capable and business-minded. 

What do we offer you?

Great colleagues and team spirit. At Canatu we also have substantial growth prospects, and we are constantly seeking innovation. As a rapidly growing company, the roles here are expansive, allowing you to engage in diverse tasks. Our purpose is driven by technology, enabling a multitude of possibilities. We collaborate with prestigious clients, alongside major automotive OEMs and semiconductor manufacturers, working with some of the world's top companies.

ABOUT CANATU

As an entrepreneurial company, you will be a part of a dynamic and forward-looking scale-up with great team spirit and peer support. At Canatu, the following core values define who we are and who we want to be, guiding us in our day-to-day work:

• Curiosity to discover provides us with the spark that takes us out into the world to observe and find.
• Commitment to achieve is how we take those discoveries from ideas to something concrete.
• Collaboration for impact is required to develop what we create into impactful and meaningful products.
• Passion for progress keeps us working for new ways to do things for better tomorrows.

Does this resonate? It’s what defines us. Join us to do work with an impact.

For more information on this position, please contact salla.jamsa@canatu.com. Please apply for the position by 24th of February, 2025.