Product Engineer at Valmet Inc

Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, Engineering Tools, PLM Systems, Product Management, Wood Handling, Biomass Handling, Chip Handling, Screening Equipment, Communication Skills, Collaboration, MS Office, Excel, Technical Expertise, Problem Solving, Project Implementation

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Are you ready for the next step in your career? At Valmet, we are shaping the future of sustainable solutions through innovation, collaboration, and a seamless lifecycle approach. Join us in advancing the Wood Handling business, as we move forward with our renewed strategy to Lead the Way. This means pioneering smarter technologies, expanding our service capabilities, and delivering customer value across the entire lifecycle—from raw material to finished product. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, future-focused environment, we invite you to grow with us. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Product Engineer to strengthen our Wood Handling team. In this role, you will act as the global expert for the Screening and Biomass Handling product portfolio. You will oversee the lifecycle of these products, from concept through design, development, and delivery, ensuring they meet established quality standards and business objectives. Key responsibilities of this role: Oversee the technical lifecycle of the screening and biomass portfolio, incorporating feedback into the work process to guide continuous improvement and design practices. Lead or execute the layout design, basic and detailed engineering phases using SolidWorks, ensuring technical quality and compliance with Valmet guidelines. Work closely with Sales and Marketing to ensure technical alignment with customer expectations. You will support the development of value propositions and participate in customer meetings to provide technical expertise. Ensure that economic considerations are integrated into engineering processes, maintaining accountability for the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of design activities. Manage and coordinate with subcontracted designers and engineering partners globally (e.g., in India, Brazil and United States) to secure high-quality deliverables within agreed schedules. Provide site support during commissioning and installation phases, with occasional travel (approx. 1-2 times per year) for durations of up to 2-3 weeks. Your home base will be Ulvila. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a professional with a systematic way of working and an active work approach. You should combine deep technical understanding with the ability to communicate effectively in a global environment. To succeed in this role, you'll need: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Proficiency in SolidWorks is essential. Experience with modern engineering tools and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems is highly valued. Experience in engineering and product management for the process industry, specifically with Wood Handling processes like biomass handling, chip handling, and screening equipment. Having experience in implementing Wood Handling projects is also highly valued. Strong communication skills with the ability to foster seamless collaboration across the technology unit, suppliers, and customers. You must be able to work under pressure and adhere to tight schedules.Excellent skills in MS office, and comfortable in developing tools in MS Office, particularly Excel, for calculations and analysis. Fluency in spoken and written English; proficiency in Finnish or other languages is considered an asset Ability and willingness to travel occasionally globally Most importantly, we appreciate your enthusiasm to learn, your persistence in overcoming challenges, and your commitment to professional growth. You don’t need to be a seasoned expert—we’re looking for someone ready to become one. Why Join Valmet? At Valmet, we offer you a dynamic and diverse role within a truly global business environment. You’ll be part of a team of world-class professionals, with opportunities to grow your expertise and develop your competencies. This position provides a unique opportunity to build your skills and enjoy rewarding challenges. Additional Information Are you ready to join the team at the global industry leader? Please submit your application no later than 18.01.2026, by filling out our application form and submitting your CV and salary expectation via the link provided. Please kindly note that we do not accept applications or CVs via email. For more information about this role, please don’t hesitate to contact Caio Lacruz, Manager, Product Management, caio.lacruz@valmet.com 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. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. 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

Oversee the technical lifecycle of the screening and biomass portfolio, ensuring they meet quality standards and business objectives. Lead layout design and engineering phases using SolidWorks while collaborating with Sales and Marketing for technical alignment.