Senior Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. In this key role, you will take ownership of electrical design deliverables for paper industry projects – from initial engineering specifications to site commissioning. You will work in a global, cross‑functional environment, ensuring design quality, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction. If you have a passion for technical excellence and a proven track record in the paper or heavy industry sector, we want to hear from you.

General Duties:

1. Understand and follow company’s rules, regulations, policies, instructions and procedures, particularly pay high attention to 'Code of Conduct', 'Minimum Safety Standard' as well as 'Information Protection Policy'.

2.Have awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.

3.Be clear about the overall requirements of assigned tasks (e.g. schedule, quality, and delivery) and execute work efficiently with strong engagement and teamwork to ensure successful task completion.

4.Support quality improvement activities defined in quality system.

5.Implement 5S management in own area and support its implementation in whole work area.

6.Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor that are not specifically listed in this job description.

Principal Duties:

1.Understand and apply initial engineering information provided by the lead engineer, including contract requirements, technical specifications, project standards, and delivery limits; ensure correct implementation in own work and raise clarification or feedback when needed, and monitor own task progress in alignment with engineering schedule.

2. Perform engineering work in accordance with defined task responsibilities.

3.Follow the defined Engineering Quality Assurance (QA) plan and ensure QA activities are properly implemented in own engineering work; report any quality deviations or risks in a timely manner.

4.Ensure engineering deliverables within own discipline meet defined technical requirements and agreed delivery schedule for customer submission.

5.Participate as a key engineering role in installation supervision, FAT, site service, and commissioning activities; identify issues, perform basic analysis, propose solutions, and follow up until closure.

6. Continuously improve design quality based on quality targets and customer feedback defined in the quality system.

7.Support team collaboration and knowledge sharing by guiding junior engineers and continuously improving own technical competence.

Expectations for you:

1.Bachelor’s degree or above.
2.More than 5 years of experience in paper industry engineering or related fields (experience within Valmet is preferred).
3.Good knowledge of Valmet products within the area of responsibility.
4.Good command of English for daily work communication in an international environment.
5.Good communication skills and teamwork spirit.
6.Good proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and relevant engineering systems and tools used in Valmet.

7.Ability to identify, analyze, and solve engineering problems independently.

To succeed thie role

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 Competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, and a vibrant workplace culture filled with team-building events and employee clubs. Plus, take advantage of our flexible internal mobility program to grow your career your way!

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!