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Valmet · 13 hours ago

Product Engineer, Recovery Boilers

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of technologies for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. The Product Engineer for Recovery Boiler Applications is responsible for providing technical expertise and engineering guidance for recovery boiler equipment, ensuring they meet safety and efficiency standards while supporting sales and project execution.
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Responsibilities

Support development and refinement of product specifications, design standards, and engineering guidelines
Evaluate boiler performance data from customers and field teams to guide product improvements
Provide technical recommendations for boiler upgrades, rebuilds, and optimization packages
Assist with equipment sizing, thermal calculations, and process design for air systems, heat transfer surfaces, smelt systems, sootblowers, ESPs, and related components
Benchmark competitive technologies and incorporate best practices into product design
Participate in customer meetings to translate requirements into engineered solutions
Support proposal development with technical inputs, equipment selections, and performance models
Deliver technical presentations, training, and product demonstrations
Support field service teams on inspections, troubleshooting, and root‑cause investigations
Develop upgrade packages for air systems, combustion optimization, fouling mitigation, and pressure‑part enhancements

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringRecovery BoilersProcess DesignField Service SupportKraft Recovery ProcessesEngineering Drawings InterpretationTechnical PresentationsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or related discipline required
Experience in recovery boilers, chemical recovery, power & utilities, or heavy industrial steam generation
Knowledge of kraft recovery processes, combustion systems, smelt dissolution, and heat transfer fundamentals
Familiarity with boiler pressure part design, fluid dynamics, air system optimization, and emissions control equipment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and field inspection reports

Preferred

Experience with OEM engineering, process design, or field service support preferred

Benefits

Company funded pension plan
401k with company match

Company

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

H1B Sponsorship

Valmet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (12)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.35B
Key Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-12-22Post Ipo Debt
2025-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $440.38M
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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