Software Engineer, R&D

at  Valmet Inc

You might know us for paper machines and process automation (hopefully not so much for tractors anymore), but did you know we are also a software company?
Deciding on a new career within Valmet can be an exciting prospect. Every day there are teams of Valmet employees around the world who share the feeling of achieving something great – that feeling when everything works together. Apply your expertise in new ways to continue the path of growth as a Software Engineer, R&D, in our Quality Management Systems (QMS) R&D.
Job Overview:
As a Software Engineer in our QMS R&D team, you will develop state-of-the-art measuring technology. Imagine measuring thickness with a thousandth part of a millimeter resolution while the target moves at highway speeds or working with x-ray intensity and imaging technology.
We are looking for embedded C/C++ developers to QMS R&D software development team specializing in the development and maintenance of Valmet IQ Measurement Systems. You are familiar with real-time data processing on-top of Linux OS, as your daily tasks will include working with various measurement data, spanning from images to x-ray intensity. You tap into the measurements via coprocessors to test & ensure interfaces are working as specified together with the R&D development team. You perform well both in independent work and as part of a team of experts. You will be placed in Tampere where we have strong presence of R&D.
You can be a rising talent, or a senior software engineer. This is a great opportunity for both junior and seasoned software engineers, to advance as a distinguished R&D professional in the exciting field of automation. The areas of responsibility are adjusted according to the experience of the applicant, e.g., from real-time operating systems to system deployment under new technology platform.
Here is a sneak peek at the products you will be working with:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btvx5ys_o-Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUKLlGlySp4
Expectations

To be successful in this position:

• 2+ years of background in designing and developing software using C/C++
• Passion for software development and eagerness to learn.
• Familiar with Javascript and lightweight web server.
• Experience in Git and related version control systems.
• Skilled in Linux and bash scripting.

Additional qualifications considered as an advantage:

• Knowledge and experience with Linux drivers and the Yocto Project.
• Use of Continuous Integration (CI) tools (e.g. Jenkins) in previous software projects.
• Experience and general knowledge of embedded electronics.

Why Valmet?
If you appreciate long-term, stable, and international R&D work that focuses on high quality from architecture and UX designs through implementation and testing with evolving technologies and processes, you will feel right at home with us. We do not develop short-term consumer products, nor do we implement throw-away web page campaigns: We work with projects that last decades and are continuously improved.
As a global supplier of process technology, services and automation for pulp, paper, energy, and process industries, we are part of society’s critical infrastructure, and therefore directly contributing to our planet’s sustainable future. If that resonates with your values, you will have an opportunity to make a real impact with us and work on meaningful projects every day. Be part of the solution to the grand problems of our time!
Additional information
For additional information about the technical expectations, description of the position or answers to other questions, please contact Jyri Kanninen, Manager, tel. +358 50 384 7069 or send an email to jyri.kanninen (at) valmet.com. We will fill this position when a suitable candidate is found.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, send your application with your CV via the link provided by 22th of September, 2024.
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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.
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