Senior Optimization Engineer

Valmet•Owings Mills, MD

About The Position

Are you the right fit to be Valmet’s new Advanced Process Control Engineer for our Automation Business Line? We are seeking an experienced Fiber Line or Causticizing cycle Specialist that has experience with Cooking, Washing & Bleaching or TTA & CE controls, who will lead customer projects through all phases and to an exemplary conclusion. The purpose of the job is to implement Cooking, Washing, Bleaching or Causticizing control projects, from definition to start-up through configuration and commissioning work, ensuring that technical and quality targets are met. The Advanced Process Control Engineer’s role also includes building relationships with our customers and maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction. The Advanced Process Control Engineer will work directly with other Lead Engineers and Project Managers, gaining valuable experience and developing Engineering and Project Management skills over time. 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 company-funded registered pension plan. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check. Additional Information Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online. 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. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how, and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers What You'll Need: Valmet’s Advanced Process Control Group provides high level expert services to optimize our customer’s performance in terms of production, quality, cost and environmental impact. Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. 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. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong knowledge in the Fiber Line or Causticizing Process Areas and experience with advanced and regulatory controls & optimization.
Candidates should show leadership skills, have strong troubleshooting abilities and/or have experience with process improvement.
We are seeking candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an Engineering field, or an equivalent professional experience and competencies.
You can be a rising talent or a senior specialist, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field.
Candidates must be willing and able to travel as needed, up to 50% of their time. Travel will typically be domestic in nature but may occasionally involve international destinations.
We will be looking for someone who can show a high level of initiative, who can prioritize and multitask well, and who can build relationships with customers, co-workers, and international partners.

Nice To Haves

Python programming skills will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

Act as a main technical interface for the customer and coordinate with the project team and engineering partners.
Oversee all phases of the project, including Application, Definition and Engineering, Staging and Testing, Installation, and System Commissioning.
Generate reports for project development, system performance, acceptance and post-project feedback.
Mentor and train other employees; assist Sales Managers and Project Managers as needed.
Provide feedback and input for continual improvement of our product line and processes.