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Valmet · 3 hours ago

Controls Engineer

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. They are seeking an Electrical / Automation Engineer to drive growth opportunities in the Tissue Converting Industry, responsible for electrical engineering tasks, customizing hardware and software, and collaborating with various teams to meet customer needs.

Industrial AutomationManufacturingMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

Create job specific electrical schematics and Bill of material
Create job specific PLC software (Rockwell and Siemens) and HMI software
Support sales team by answering engineering questions on feasibility of changes
Support purchasing team if needed to evaluate new supplier and brands
Support customer service team on electrical replacement parts for obsolescence
Support technicians to resolve the software and engineering issues for tips and mods
Responsible for the timely completion of Tip/Mod engineering activities to respect the target cost and the promised delivery time
Resolve the electrical non-conformities identified at suppliers or Valmet processes
Design, engineer and promote electrical Tips/upgrades for obsolete electrical platforms
Travel when necessary to customer’s sites to promote or install equipment (Up to 25%)
Coordinate and participate in tips/mods design reviews with customers
Self-motivated, engaged, passionate individual

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPLC Software RockwellPLC Software SiemensElectrical Control PackagesSAP ExperienceProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsPneumatic Systems KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Create job specific electrical schematics and Bill of material
Create job specific PLC software (Rockwell and Siemens) and HMI software
Support sales team by answering engineering questions on feasibility of changes
Support purchasing team if needed to evaluate new supplier and brands
Support customer service team on electrical replacement parts for obsolescence
Support technicians to resolve the software and engineering issues for tips and mods
Responsible for the timely completion of Tip/Mod engineering activities to respect the target cost and the promised delivery time
Resolve the electrical non-conformities identified at suppliers or Valmet processes
Design, engineer and promote electrical Tips/upgrades for obsolete electrical platforms
Travel when necessary to customer's sites to promote or install equipment (Up to 25%)
Coordinate and participate in tips/mods design reviews with customers
Self-motivated, engaged, passionate individual
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar experience in the workplace / industry
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable working with diverse cross functional teams
Analytical process skills regarding projects/programs
Experience with general root cause analysis and rapid problem solving
Able to prioritize and work through busy schedules
Knowledge of Electrical Control Packages – Rockwell and Siemens
Knowledge of Pneumatic Systems
Ability to create schematics and BOM's. (Experience with E3, Promis, Eplan Preferred)
Project management skills
SAP experience, knowledge

Preferred

Experience with E3, Promis, Eplan Preferred
Industry experience is preferred

Benefits

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Company

Valmet is a global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.35B
Key Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-12-22Post Ipo Debt
2025-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $440.08M
2025-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $503.64M

Leadership Team

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Thomas Hinnerskov
President and CEO
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Jon Jested-Rask
Executive Vice President - Tissue
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