Lead Engineer

About the Role

Join Valmet’s team of experts as a Lead Engineer in our Pulp & Fiber Engineering team. At Valmet, we bring together top talent to deliver world-class solutions for our customers.

We are seeking a technically driven and motivated professional who is ready to take ownership of engineering projects, tackle complex challenges, and collaborate across global teams. In this role, you will ensure that equipment designs meet customer specifications while adhering to Valmet’s standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support engineering activities with a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and equipment design

Execute engineering projects to ensure designs meet customer requirements and Valmet standards

Coordinate scheduling of technical resources, equipment, and project deliverables across global teams

Develop and review engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Drive adoption and continuous improvement of engineering tools and global processes

Collaborate and coordinate with engineering teams worldwide to ensure seamless project execution

Support customer and internal presentations related to project scope, equipment design, and troubleshooting

Travel to customer sites (20–30%) for troubleshooting, data collection, and field support

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 5+ years of experience in design, layout, or stress engineering

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry, particularly with:  Vacuum washers, Twin roll presses, Agitators, Disk filters, Screens and related pulping equipment, Mechanical Pulping

Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate global design teams

Experience overseeing engineering deliverables and guiding designers to completion

Ability to perform field measurements and support installation modifications

Strong troubleshooting skills to support customer needs on-site

Why Valmet?

At Valmet, you’ll join a global team of professionals dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We offer opportunities to grow your expertise, lead impactful projects, and collaborate across international teams.

We offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical/drug screen. This position is not eligible for international relocation. Applicant must be authorized to work in the US.

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 knowledge – and teamwork.

Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna

Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting fraud, please notify the Federal Trade Commission.