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Look no further! Our program offers an extraordinary opportunity to split your year between Sweden and Australia.\nOur organization, founded over 40 years ago by a group of passionate researchers, has grown into an international leader with nearly 1200 employees across 15 countries. We specialize in developing cutting-edge products and services in medical IT and secure communication.\nWe maintain a strong link to research and innovation, collaborating closely with customers to deliver advanced medical technology that significantly improves patient care worldwide. In the realm of secure communications, we contribute to a safer society by enabling secure communications for governments and defense ministries.\nWhy Join Us?\n Our team is driven by the belief that technology can improve lives. Whether it's detecting breast cancer early or providing digital tools for orthopedic wards, knowing that our work helps others brings immense satisfaction. Our Ethos is encapsulated in our keywords: The knowledge to live up to expectations and the passion to exceed them.\nProgram Details\n This is the perfect opportunity for students who want to transition from theory to practice and move from a book-heavy routine to a hands-on, practical environment for a year. After completing the year, you can return to school with invaluable experiences, knowledge, and networks. You might even pick up some Australian accent in your English.\nLocation:\nThe program is divided into one seven month and six-month phase: the first half in Sweden and the second half in sunny Australia.\nWhat You'll Do:\nAs a participant in our student program, you'll work closely with our support teams in our Medical IT business area. Your tasks will range from receiving and registering customer cases to troubleshooting and solving technical problems alongside our experienced engineers.\nWhat We Offer:\nA rewarding and challenging workplace where you'll collaborate with passionate and driven individuals.\nAn international environment with the chance to work with colleagues from different countries and cultures.\nThe opportunity to engage with innovative products, highly regarded in numerous markets and developed in close collaboration with end-users.\nA chance to deepen your technical knowledge and get acquainted with our products.\n At Sectra, we hire for attitude and ability - train for skill. This means who you are is more important than your previous experiences. There are a few core abilities that are essential for any role. We prioritize your willingness and ability to learn and take on new tasks quickly, utilize previous experiences, and rapidly understand new information. 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