Launch Your Engineering Career as a Automation Engineer

Are you looking for a kick-start to your professional career? Join us as an Automation Engineer and play an important role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions that support successful project execution. You will work closely with design, development, and production teams, applying engineering principles to solve real-world challenges and achieve project goals. This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical expertise, contribute to engineering excellence, and grow your career in a structured and supportive environment.

Your responsibilities

• You will develop and implement engineering procedures, techniques, and work sequences that improve quality, productivity, and project outcomes.
• You will perform engineering analyses and apply scientific principles to create and interpret drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• You will collaborate with design, development, and production teams to ensure engineering activities remain aligned with project schedules and delivery targets.
• You will support and coordinate engineering work, including overseeing subcontracted engineering activities when required.
• You will identify project risks, ensure quality requirements are met, and implement processes that support successful project delivery while coaching and supporting colleagues in your area of expertise.

Expectations for you

• You have a degree or relevant education in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Chemical, Electronic, Process, Systems, or a related field.
• You have less than 3 years of relevant engineering experience and are eager to develop your technical capabilities.
• You have the ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• You are comfortable working with cross-functional teams and supporting project delivery in a structured environment.
• You are willing to work primarily within a national scope of responsibility.

To succeed in this role

You bring a solid foundation in engineering principles and a strong willingness to learn and grow. You are able to work independently on assigned tasks while following established engineering processes and standards. Success in this role comes from attention to detail, effective collaboration, sound problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality and project delivery.

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

We offer

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Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to meaningful engineering projects. You will work in a collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth are encouraged. We value our employees and provide modern tools, learning opportunities, and a supportive workplace that helps you build a successful career.

Want to know more?

Did we catch your interest? If you need any more information, please contact the hiring team for additional details regarding the position, application process, and deadlines. Application deadline and contact information to be provided.

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. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views. Join the team – and lead the way with us!