Our students will be employed: Jirayu Vasutheprungsun and the wide range of mechatronics

From Thailand to Finland

Ken was first recommended SAMK by a teacher during high school. At that time, he was ready to do things a little differently and began exploring opportunities to study abroad.

– I chose Finland in particular because of its strong reputation for high-quality education.

In addition to academics, Ken also had something quite special on his mind: the speed and excitement of race cars.

– I was also interested in Finland’s car culture and racing scene. I had heard many times about famous Finnish racing drivers, so I decided that Finland would be a good place to try out this new hobby.

Starting the studies

After making this important decision, Ken started his studies at SAMK in 2023. He knew he wanted to pursue a career in engineering but was not yet certain which specific field would suit him best.

– I chose Mechatronics because it offers a wide range of subjects. This way, I can explore different areas and choose my specialty later on.

Studying at SAMK is practical

Ken has truly enjoyed his studies at SAMK, especially because of their versatile and hands-on nature.

– I find studying easier than I initially imagined. One reason for this is that most lessons are taught in a practical way rather than through traditional lectures.

Instead of spending long hours sitting in lecture halls, Ken has mainly worked on group assignments and projects, which he finds both motivating and effective.

– I really like this way of learning. Of course, the teachers are always there to offer help and explain the theory when needed.

After several years of hard work studying, Ken has now completed all of his courses.

Building the Future in Mechanical Design

Ken is currently working in a role that matches his field of study. He is now working full-time in Eura at Turasteel Oy. He is working as a Junior mechanical design engineer. Turasteel is a metal manufacturing company that makes excavator buckets and attachments.

– My work is mainly mechanical design work in SolidWorks. I make 3D models based on existing drawings, and I also produce technical drawings from those models (part drawings and assembly drawings) for production.

Just Getting Started

In his free time, he is simply enjoying life in Finland — while, of course, continuing to dream about race cars. He is also looking forward to warm, Finnish summer.

– Hopefully, I can get into racing soon, maybe even this summer!

Workwise and in his everyday life he is pretty confident in trusting that things will go good.

– I don’t really have any concrete plans for the future yet. For now, I’m just going with the flow. I also want to keep learning and of course build my career here now after graduating!

“Ken” Jirayu Vasutheprungsun

• Interested in Finland’s car culture and racing scene.
• Is working full-time as a Junior mechanical design engineer.
• “I guarantee that you will enjoy your time here as a student in this country.”