{"id":66688,"date":"2025-12-10T10:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simucube.com\/?p=66688"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:33:42","slug":"career-story-emil-puhakka-junior-hardware-engineer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-emil-puhakka-junior-hardware-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Career story: Emil Puhakka"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW130304436 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">A <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130304436 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">workplace<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130304436 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> where you can truly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130304436 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">learn and grow \u2013 Junior Hardware Engineer Emil Puhakka thrives from the autonomy and support he gets at Simucube<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the summer of 2025, Simucube\u2019s Junior Hardware Engineer Emil Puhakka graduated from the University of Oulu with a Master of Science Programme in Mechanical Engineering. At that point, he had been working at Simucube for a little over a year, first joining the company as a Summer Trainee. Now, he has been working at Simucube for 1,5 years and during this time he has progressed into his current role.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOverall, I feel that what you learn in school grows a lot during your first six months at Simucube \u2014 you learn new things fast here.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emil laughs.<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cI have been at Simucube for 1,5 years now, and I can say the people are incredibly skilled, and this is a place where you truly develop.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Simucube exceeded expectations\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fBefore joining Simucube, Emil had been studying and working alongside his studies as a mechanical engineer focusing on refrigeration equipment and cooling systems. Emil was also part of his university\u2019s Formula Student team, where he gained many valuable skills that support his role today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cA friend told me about an open position at Simucube \u2014 I actually hadn\u2019t heard of the company before. He knew how passionate I am about all kinds of motorsports and thought the role would be a perfect fit for me. At first, I wasn\u2019t sure how much work there would be for a designer, but as I started looking into it while preparing my application, I realized just how high-level the company\u2019s work really is. That\u2019s when I became genuinely interested.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the people, office to culture and benefits, Emil feels his expectations have been exceeded.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI really enjoy working here. It has been a blast,\u201d <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emil emphasizes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Growing through ownership and autonomy as Junior Hardware Engineer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Emil joined Simucube in 2024 as a Summer Trainee, he was given a motivating but challenging project.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOn my first week at Simucube, I was told that Simucube 3 wheelbase would need to have accessories on the side. I was given the chance to take ownership of the entire process, from the first sketches to the final design, which was both exciting and rewarding.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, Emil works as a Junior Hardware Engineer focusing on various hardware projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cDuring my time here, I have been mostly working on solo projects, which have usually been some smaller, standalone products.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He enjoys having a strong influence on his work and the autonomy that comes with it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhen I started working on my Master\u2019s thesis for Simucube, I was given the topic and a budget. We only set a rough goal for the next six months, and otherwise I was given full autonomy,\u201d Emil explains. \u201cIt was a much more comfortable and motivating way to work.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even with this freedom, he never felt like he was on his own.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhenever something is unclear and you ask about it, you always receive a thorough explanation. Even though the team is highly professional, the opinions of a trainee are taken seriously, and changes are actually made based on the input of a new employee.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI\u2019ve never had the feeling that I was left alone,\u201d Emil adds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This open and respectful environment has shaped his entire experience at Simucube.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simucube has also supported his curiosity beyond his core responsibilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI\u2019ve received a lot of help with things outside my main responsibilities\u2014areas I personally find interesting.\u201d Emil adds: \u201cIt\u2019s a great environment for growth.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Responsibility comes with trust\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emil notes that at Simucube, employees are trusted to make decisions and take ownership.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s the responsibility I\u2019ve been given and the trust shown from the very beginning that make this so motivating.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seeing his work turn into real products is especially rewarding for Emil.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s incredibly rewarding to see something I\u2019ve created from start to finish being used in the real world, and even more so when it even ends up on a store shelf or in someone\u2019s YouTube video,\u201d <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emil says with a smile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fAs a Junior Hardware Engineer, Emil knows that when he gets freedom to perform, it also means responsibility. He feels that when he makes decisions in his work, people at Simucube trust that this is the best way to do the task.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEven though this job carries a lot of responsibility, you can trust that it\u2019s okay to make mistakes here. No one here judges you for them.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Creating the best sim racing products without compromises\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">When working as a Junior Hardware Engineer, Emil appreciates that the engineering team can focus on creating the best products on the market, without being forced to make compromises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s wonderful for a designer to work in a place where the goal isn\u2019t to push the product\u2019s price as low as possible, but to make it the very best it can be. That\u2019s when you can truly be proud of what you\u2019ve created.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">He finds motivation in the passion and knowledge shared by the people around him.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEveryone gives their best every day. A big part of that comes from being surrounded by incredibly smart people who are constantly creating something new. It inspires you too,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Emil says.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>At Simucube culture is built around people\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Emil, the culture and atmosphere at Simucube are what truly set the company apart.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOne thing that stands out to me is how genuinely employee-driven the culture is,\u201d Emil says. \u201cAs long as people are taken care of, the business will follow and you can really see that in the decisions we make.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This sense of community extends far beyond daily work. Emil appreciates how Simucube invests in creating shared experiences, from company events to celebrations that bring people together.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fAnother aspect Emil highlights is how well-being is built into the workday, and it\u2019s not something left for employees to figure out on their own.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOne of the biggest bonuses for me is the paid mid-day workout,\u201d Emil says. \u201cGetting to work out during the workday boosts my energy levels and lights up my mood. It also gives me back my evenings, which makes a huge difference.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fFor Emil, the team at Simucube is what makes this a place where you can truly grow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEveryone here is so enthusiastic about their work and always ready to help. Especially at the start of your career, this is a great place to be, because you receive a lot of detailed guidance and training in exactly the areas you\u2019re interested in.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Meet our crew<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-lassi-hamalainen\/\">Senior Software Developer Lassi H\u00e4m\u00e4l\u00e4inen<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-vesa-saastamoinen\/\">Head of R&amp;D Vesa Saastamoinen<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-susanna-lisma\/\">People Lead Susanna Lisma<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-antti-salonen\/\">Sales Manager Antti Salonen<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-ville-strandman\/\">Supply Chain Manager Ville Strandman<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-freddie-curtis\/\">Visual Brand Manager Freddie Curtis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-thomas-richter\/\">Program Manager\u00a0Thomas Richter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-tuula-stenberg\/\">Director of Supply Chain Management Tuula Stenberg<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-maria-teresa-lahti-key-account-manager\/\">Key Account Manager Maria-Teresa Lahti<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-markus-nuuja-project-engineer\/\">Project Engineer Markus Nuuja<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/news\/career-story-aki-korhonen\/\">Senior Hardware Engineer Aki Korhonen<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A workplace where you can truly learn and grow \u2013 Junior Hardware Engineer Emil Puhakka thrives from the autonomy and support he gets at Simucube During the summer of 2025, Simucube\u2019s Junior Hardware Engineer Emil Puhakka graduated from the University of Oulu with a Master of Science Programme in Mechanical Engineering. 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