Automation Lead Engineer

Do you want to take a new step in your career in automation design and develop into an industry leader in international projects?

Pulp Drying Technology, part of the Wood and Pulp handling unit of the Pulp and Energy business line, develops, sells and supplies equipment for the drying departments of pulp mills worldwide. Delivery projects and their scope usually vary between turnkey deliveries of new complete plants, partial rebuilds of existing plants or individual deliveries of equipment.

We are now looking for an Automation Lead Engineer for the design team of pulp dryers. The location can be Jyväskylä, Ulvila or Raisio.

As the Lead Engineer, you have an important and responsible role in the technical implementation of automation and instrumentation, cost efficiency and smooth delivery in pulp drying machine projects. You are involved in the customer interface during projects engineering period, also participating in the start-up on later phase. Your task also includes the development of automation solutions for the Pulp Drying Line.

Your daily work includes varied and diverse tasks: you support sales, get involved in development work, participate in design and equipment testing, and work as an important link in the customer interface. As the Lead Engineer, you have a key role in increasing customer value and satisfaction.

Our expectations for you

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in automation technology (or equivalent) is a good foundation for this position. We expect previous experience in automation design and / or commissioning as well as experience in the field of automation technology. Familiarity with Siemens and / or Allen Bradley PLC and Valmet DNA is a benefit.

This position requires close cooperation with your own team, subcontractors, other Valmet stakeholders, customers and international partners. Fluent English skills are essential, both written and spoken. We value the desire and ability to work systematically; you can manage your time and priorities even in quickly changing situations across several simultaneous projects. The experience of working with different stakeholders is a benefit. Good teamwork skills ensure that everyone succeeds.

We offer

We offer you an interesting and varied work within the global Pulp Drying Technology and the opportunity to develop your own professional skills. You get full support from your professional and committed team in vibrant global environment.

Additional information

Are you interested to hear more? For more information about this role, please contact; Tommi Kyläniemi, tel. +358 50 306 2203, [email protected] or Janne Suonperä, tel. +358 40 527 9459, [email protected].

Please send you application with your CV and desired salary by 13th December 2021. We will begin reviewing applications as we receive them.

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