We need you to join our small and engaged team developing cutting-edge exoskeletons. You will have the responsibility and opportunity to work on electronics and embedded and control software, but also work with and learn about robotics, human-robot interaction, and mechanical product development. We develop our product closely with users and customers, and you will work in a design thinking process, where user participation, prototyping, and testing are central. Vilje Bionics is in an exciting development phase, and you get the opportunity to shape your role in the team.
You will also have a central role in further developing the start-up Vilje Bionics to become a major Norwegian actor in medical technology. You will get the opportunity to travel and represent Vilje Bionics at fairs and conferences for medical aids, as well as visit customers and users.
Your responsibilities will include:
Circuit board development, production, and testing
Development and testing of embedded software
Design of control systems
Work in the interface between mechanics, robotics, and electronics.
Develop and follow up work processes in circuit board development and software development
Development of human-robot interactions
You must have a higher education degree (MSc/BSc) in engineering (cybernetics, robotics, electronics, or another relevant engineering discipline). It is an advantage if you have experience with circuit board development, embedded software development, or design and implementation of control systems, but it is not a requirement. We have a great focus on personal development, in Vilje Bionics you are going to jump into new tasks and learn to master what you are trying to do.
We are looking for a colleague who is interested in medical technology and wants to work in a company where your job makes a difference in other people's lives. We are looking for you who are:
Engaged: You commit to the company’s vision and mission and want to make an extra effort for the team’s success.
A team player: You can work with others to find exciting opportunities and good solutions. You contribute where it's needed, help everyone work better, are not afraid to speak up about issues, and want to become a better team player yourself.
Independent and a problem solver: You dare to take on a challenge, are not afraid to embark on tasks you have never done before, and are not afraid to fail. You can quickly familiarize yourself with how to do things. You will find your tasks and seek help from colleagues and externals when needed.
Proficient in writing in English: You communicate and write neatly in English. It is an advantage if you also can speak and write in Norwegian, but it is not required.
An exciting and incredibly meaningful permanent job in social offices at Aleap in Oslo Science Park.
Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and the possibility of becoming a shareholder in the company.
A unique opportunity to join the growth of an innovative start-up at an early stage.
Motivating and varying tasks, freedom, and responsibility in your work from the first day
Work in a business where you get to see the value of your contributions right away. A business that is small enough for your contribution to be making a big difference but established enough to give you the tools you need.
Build a large network within medical technology and entrepreneurship through colleagues, start-ups, and established companies, partners, and mentors.
An engaging, innovative, and social working environment facilitating work/life balance.
An application text describing why you want to work in Vilje Bionics
CV
Diploma/transcript of grades from higher education
Starting date for graduates: Flexible start part-time after the new year 2022 and full-time from August 2022.
Starting date for professionals: Flexible start full-time after the new year 2022
Application, CV, and records must be sent to [email protected]
Vilje Bionics is a medical exoskeleton startup based in Oslo, Norway. Our purpose is to improve the lives of people with arm and hand disabilities by providing them with the world’s first wearable robotic exoskeletons for the entire arm that can enhance their mobility and independence. We are a passionate team of engineers, designers, business developers, and health professionals that are committed to making a positive impact on people's lives.
At Vilje Bionics, we hire people, not roles. We foster active collaboration, sharing knowledge, experiences, and challenges. We continuously adapt to the needs of users and stakeholders, working with agility and at a fast pace. We trust each other, delegate responsibilities and help and encourage each other in tackling new challenges. In addition, we highly value a social work environment, work-life balance where we all enjoy the journey of building a company.
