{"id":3076,"date":"2022-08-29T12:30:30","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T09:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/?p=3076"},"modified":"2022-10-24T09:22:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T06:22:29","slug":"get-to-know-exfo-and-their-open-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/news\/get-to-know-exfo-and-their-open-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to know EXFO and their open positions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201dWe help networks transform. We enable tomorrow\u2019s technologies.&nbsp;<strong>And we need smart minds.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICTOulu team interviewed <strong>Pasi Koskinen<\/strong>, who is a QA, Production and Product Support Manager at EXFO. EXFO is a large global company with 2,000 personnel worldwide. The main office is in Canada but there\u2019s a significant presence in Oulu with 55\u201360 employees. The Oulu site is the old NetHawk, established in Oulu in 1991 and purchased by EXFO in 2010. The Oulu site, located in Linnanmaa, is a rather independent part of the company, essentially being a company inside another company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>EXFO is a grand international player providing solutions for system integrators, network equipment manufacturers, webscale companies, communications service providers, different technologies and governments, to name just a few. It is also a major player in homeland security area, collaborating with various Governmental units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working at EXFO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The scope and versatility of EXFO\u2019s operations&nbsp;means the positions in the company are incredibly diverse, with extensive possibilities to grow and advance. There are plenty of employees with careers spanning over a decade or more, eager to mentor&nbsp;newcomers. New recruits will get a thorough training and warm welcome to a tight-knit community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pasi-koskinen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pasi-koskinen.jpg 595w, https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pasi-koskinen-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pasi-koskinen-480x670.jpg 480w, https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pasi-koskinen-560x781.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><figcaption>Pasi Koskinen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">some of the current open positions:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrow wp-block-list\"><li><a aria-label=\"Manufacturing Engineer (Pre-Sales) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exfo.com\/en\/careers\/jobs\/manufacturing-engineer-pre-sales-3532\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Manufacturing Engineer (Pre-Sales)<\/strong><\/a><br>Manufacture EXFO&#8217;s HW modules and participate in system deliveries with a strong focus on the order and demo request validity.<\/li><li><a aria-label=\"Manufacturing Engineer (Planner) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exfo.com\/en\/careers\/jobs\/manufacturing-engineer-planner-3535\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Manufacturing Engineer (Planner)<\/strong><\/a><br>Manufacture EXFO&#8217;s HW modules and participate in system deliveries and plan the delivery pipeline with the operations team.<\/li><li><a aria-label=\"Front-end Developer (JavaScript, React) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exfo.com\/en\/careers\/jobs\/software-designer-concepteurtrice-logiciel-3449\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Front-end Developer (JavaScript, React)<\/strong><\/a><br>Design and develop user friendly and efficient web user interfaces for the EXFO product family in co-operation with our R&amp;D and product management teams.<\/li><li><a aria-label=\"Coordinator - Sourcing &amp; Logistics (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exfo.com\/en\/careers\/jobs\/coordinator-sourcing-and-logistics-3525\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Coordinator &#8211; Sourcing &amp; Logistics<\/strong><\/a><br>Operate daily within the whole supply chain in various tasks ranging from sourcing to export control and invoicing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More positions will be opening later, follow the EXFO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exfo.com\/en\/careers\/jobs\/finland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">recruitment site<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/exfo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">LinkedIn profile<\/a> for updates. It&#8217;s also possible to leave a spontaneous application in anticipation of the future openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While certain substance know-how for the positions is needed, primarily EXFO values the person over specific qualifications and doesn\u2019t list a long set of specific skill requirements. The personality, drive and just being a good fit is more important, so people shouldn\u2019t hesitate in submitting their applications. They will be looked into and considered for other positions as well.&nbsp;EXFO is also an excellent employer for international talents as the official working language is English and skills in other languages are highly valued.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-lead\"><strong><em>Whether you are starting your career or considering a change, EXFO is a great place to work, learn and grow!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201dWe help networks transform. We enable tomorrow\u2019s technologies.&nbsp;And we need smart minds.\u201d The ICTOulu team interviewed Pasi Koskinen, who is a QA, Production and Product Support Manager at EXFO. EXFO is a large global company with 2,000 personnel worldwide. The main office is in Canada but there\u2019s a significant presence in Oulu with 55\u201360 employees. 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