R&D Engineer

Are you ready to make a difference in sustainable packaging with cutting-edge technology?

At Valmet, we are shaping the future of sustainable packaging and paper solutions through innovation, collaboration, and a seamless lifecycle approach. Join us in advancing the packaging and paper business, as we move forward with our renewed strategy to Lead the Way. This means pioneering smarter technologies, expanding our service capabilities, and delivering customer value across the entire lifecycle—from raw material to finished product. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, future-focused environment, we invite you to grow with us.

Valmet 3D Fiber technology is a disruptive innovation in manufacturing of molded fiber packaging and is targeting to offer sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. The technology is being developed in cooperation with Metsä Spring, an innovation company of Metsä Group, and the project is one of the largest R&D projects in Valmet.

We are looking for an R&D Engineer to execute 3D Fiber related lab and piloting trials and perform different research and development activities. In this role, you have an excellent opportunity to drive greener future in the global packaging markets by optimizing processes and technological solutions for the advanced and highly automated 3D Fiber production line.

Your main tasks and responsibilities in this role will be to

• Develop 3D Fiber tooling and its performance
• Plan and execute lab trials together with our research partners to drive swift technology development
• Lead selected tooling related research and product development projects in cooperation of Valmet inhouse experts and partners
• Support trials in 3D Fiber pilot facility
• Analyze trial results and create reports for spot-on conclusions
• Innovate, solve process related problems and find new solutions
  
  

Requirements to succeed in the position

• An excellent academic record with a relevant Master’s degree in Paper, Process or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong understanding of molded fiber thermoforming products and process requirements
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in demanding R&D projects
• Proactive and independent way of working and capability to prioritize, react and adapt to quick changes
• Readiness for hands-on-work and practical research & development
• Capability to work in a multicultural matrix organization with multidisciplinary teams
• Fluency in Finnish and English
  
  

These Are Considered As An Advantage For The Applicant

• Previous knowledge/experience of Valmet DNA
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies and materials
• Developmental attitude & problem-solving skills
• Experience from lab and pilot operations or site work
• Experience of repetitive or batch type of manufacturing processes
  
  

The location for this position is in Jyväskylä but it also requires regular travelling and working in our pilot facility in Äänekoski, Finland and lab machine in VTT Jyväskylä.

We offer

We offer you a challenging position with a trailblazing view to the fiber-based packaging industry. You will be a part of a versatile team that is driving the world toward more sustainable future.

Additional information

For additional information about this position please contact hiring manager Heidi Pitkänen, tel +358 407335490 on weekdays (Monday to Friday) between 8:30 and 16:00.

Please submit your application latest on 5th September.

Valmet is a smoke- free working environment.

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 know-how – and above all, teamwork.

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