Measurement Technology Specialist at Valmet Inc

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Measurement Technology, R&D, Physical Principles, Optical Principles, Chemical Principles, Imaging Principles, Sensor Systems, Prototyping, Validation, Experimentation, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Structured Working, Technology Lifecycle Management, Product Team Collaboration

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Are you our next Measurement Technology Specialist – Shape the Future of Industrial Measurement Imagine stepping into a role where your ideas turn into real-world industrial impact. As a Measurement Technology Specialist, you will advance next‑generation measurement technologies that enable smarter, more sustainable operations across global industries. You will work hands-on with innovative concepts, collaborate with experts across R&D, and push the boundaries of advanced industrial measurement technologies based on physical, optical, chemical and imaging principles. This is your chance to contribute to solutions used in mills and plants worldwide while growing your expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role is based in Kajaani, where our product management, production and a large part of our R&D organization are located—providing an ideal setting for close collaboration, hands‑on development and fast testing. Heidi Tervo, Research Manager. Your responsibilities You contribute to research and development activities throughout the full technology lifecycle You plan, coordinate, and report on selected research work, ensuring steady progress and knowledge sharing. You collaborate closely with product teams to refine, improve, and maintain existing measurement technologies. You build, test, and validate prototypes through hands-on lab and field work, turning ideas into practical solutions. You partner with customers and colleagues worldwide throughout research, development, validation, and field activities Expectations for you You have a relevant degree in measurement technology, electronics, physics, automation, process engineering or a related field (e.g. bachelor's or master's level engineering degree). You bring understanding or experience with sensor systems and measurement technologies. You communicate fluently in Finnish and English. You enjoy hands-on experimentation and translating findings into practical concepts. Travel is required occasionally for trials, collaboration, and field validation. To succeed in this role You excel when working experimentally, iterating quickly, and solving problems with curiosity and persistence. You are able to turn complex measurement principles into practical, testable concepts. Strong collaboration skills help you thrive in multidisciplinary projects, and your structured way of working ensures reliable progress across research tasks. We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together: - Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through - Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly - Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety - Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value Want to know more? Ready to take the next step? We’d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact: Päivi Tikkakoski, Director, Analyzers & Measurements R&D by email paivi.tikkakoski@valmet.com or by phone +358 407408523 , or Heidi Tervo, Research Manager by email heidi.tervo@valmet.com or by phone +358 409618897. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible—applications will be reviewed continuously. If this sounds like the right place for you, please submit your application, CV and salary request no later than March 8th, 2026. Learn more about living and working in Kajaani: https://kajaani.fi/muuttajalle/ We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. Join the team – and lead the way with us! www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The specialist will contribute to research and development activities across the full technology lifecycle, planning, coordinating, and reporting on research work to ensure progress and knowledge sharing. Responsibilities also include collaborating with product teams to refine existing technologies and building, testing, and validating prototypes through hands-on lab and field work.