Design Engineer

Are you a budding Mechanical Engineer looking to launch your career in a dynamic and impactful industry? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our Tissue Mid-Segment team. In this entry-level role, you will provide essential engineering support, working hands-on to solve daily operational challenges and contribute to the successful completion of engineering projects.

You will be the backbone of our engineering execution, ensuring that our procedures, designs, and production activities meet the highest standards of quality and productivity.

Responsibilities:

1.Develop and carry out engineering (e.g. mechanical, electronic, chemical, process, system) procedures, techniques and sequences to achieve quality and productivity.

2.Conduct engineering analyses using scientific principles to produce and interpret blueprints, drawings and technical specifications.

3.Coordinate with and support the design, development and production team to ensure activities are aligned and achieve delivery targets. May coordinate and oversee subcontracted engineering work.

4.Understand the quality requirements for projects, identify the risks, and implement the processes to achieve the objectives.

5.Provide coaching and training within own responsibility area. Work complexity and business impact: Works independently to complete given tasks and activities, solving daily operational engineering issues and focusing on basic engineering. Job is mainly performed according to defined processes or work methods. Close supervision is provided when needed.

Expectations for you:

Typical minimum relevant experience required: less than 3 years, represents the typical entry level position

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!