Career story: “It’s important for me to be able to do work that has a positive impact on people’s lives”
Pauliina Nurminen has been working at Planmeca since 2010. She started as a summer trainee and has since progressed from Software Product Specialist to Associate Product Manager. In her current role, she is responsible for the implant planning and surgical implant guide design modules of the Planmeca Romexis® software.
Who?
Pauliina Nurminen, B.Sc. (Engineering)
Associate Product Manager, Implantology Applications, Digital Imaging and Applications division
Planmeca Oy
How did you end up working at Planmeca?
“I’ve always been interested in technology and mathematics. As an employer, Planmeca was particularly interesting because it’s a Finnish company operating in the field of healthcare technology.
After Planmeca hired me for a summer job at the age of 16, I realised that I wanted to study healthcare technology in the future. I continued as a summer trainee every year and became familiar with various tasks related to spare parts, assembly and production.
When it was time to choose a career, it was clear that I wanted to study healthcare technology. As my studies progressed, I had the opportunity to start working part-time in the Digital Imaging and Applications division. In other words, I was able to do work that corresponded to my studies and competence even before graduation. I eventually did my bachelor’s thesis for Planmeca on VR technology, and I’m pleased to continue working on projects related to VR.”
What does your work involve?
“I’m responsible for developing the digital implant library for the Planmeca Romexis® dental imaging software. As an Associate Product Manager for Implantology Applications, I’m specifically responsible for software modules related to implant planning and surgical guide design. My role as product manager involves trying to understand the customer’s needs as well as possible and communicate them to product development. For example, this can mean product feature specification, prioritisation and testing of prototypes.
When the product is ready, it’s my job to communicate information about the new product to the export department and customers. In practice, I produce content for marketing materials and instructions, make instructional videos and hold demos and training sessions. My work also involves daily contact with implant manufacturers, distributors and customers.”
What is the best part of your job?
“The best part is travelling and meeting customers around the world. Among other things, this has helped me learn English, give presentations at events, meet customers in different situations and apply the skills I learned in my studies in practice.
It’s also great to be part of developing all kinds of healthcare technology innovations. For example, we’re currently developing a virtual reality product that none of our competitors have yet.”
What would you say to someone thinking about applying for a job at Planmeca?
“Planmeca offers an international working environment that combines technology, dental science and continuous learning. It’s important for me to be able to do work that has a positive impact on people’s lives. I can say that I’ve had a good employer for more than a decade already.”
Text: Hanna Lipiäinen
Photo: Dino Azinur
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