Could you be the environmental technology specialist we need for our team working on global, technology-driven projects?
Valmet’s Environmental Solutions supplies complete flue gas cleaning solutions to meet the needs of various power and process industry sectors. Additional we offer providing services to after sales market and take care of Valmet delivered installations for pulp, energy, panel board and mineral wool customers. We also provide studies, process modifications, retrofits, upgrades and heat recovery optimizations to different air emission control technologies including flue gas scrubbers, heat recovery systems, dry and wet electrostatic precipitators, bag house filters and selective catalytic reduction.
We are now looking for a Lead Process Engineer (m/f/d) to work in delivery projects, sales and product development based at one of Valmet’s major locations in Germany. In this position you act as a technical expert for flue gas cleaning technologies, supporting our lifecycle solutions.
Your Responsibilities:
- Responsible and work with Sales projects, Customer order projects as well as R&D projects in lifecycle deliveries
- Perform Process and product studies, calculations and dimensioning in sales and delivery projects
- Provide commissioning support, test-runs, training and site visits in customer delivery projects
- Assist customers with troubleshooting and improvements
- Monitor Process follow-ups, analysis and inputs in customer service agreements
- Act as a key point of contact for Customers, supporting them in customer agreements and projects
- Collaborate closely with other Valmet disciplines, sub-suppliers and customers
- In sales projects, your role will be to define technical solutions and process concepts, perform equipment sizing and dimensioning, prepare technical specifications, and develop cost estimates in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- In delivery projects, you will continue the engineering in close co-operation with other Valmet disciplines, sub-suppliers and customers. Towards the completion of the project, your main task is to give theoretical training for the customer and support commissioning.
What We Expect:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy & Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within a manufacturing company, equipment supplier, or similar industrial environment.
- Fluent English and German, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
- Strong technical knowledge of air emission control and flue gas treatment systems, ideally gained in industries such as energy production, pulp & paper, panel board, mineral wool, or related sectors.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a customer-focused and results-oriented environment, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams, customers, and external partners.
- Proactive and organized approach to planning, prioritization, and problem-solving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage workload independently and deliver high-quality results under changing project conditions and tight deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to travel globally for approximately 30-50 days per year, depending on project requirements.
- Strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and a continuous improvement approach.
What We Offer
This is a key role within our team, offering the opportunity to work on challenging international projects and contribute to industry-leading solutions. At Valmet, you'll be part of a global and collaborative organization where you can further develop your technical expertise, expand your professional skills, and make a meaningful impact. We provide a supportive environment, strong teamwork, and excellent long-term career development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing company, equipment supplier, or similar industrial environment
- Fluent written and spoken English and German
- Strong technical knowledge of air emission control and flue gas treatment systems
- Experience in energy production, pulp and paper, panel board, mineral wool, or related industries
- Ability to work in a customer-focused, results-oriented environment while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with customers, teams, and external partners
- Proactive, organized approach to planning, prioritization, and problem-solving
- Ability to manage workload independently and deliver high-quality results under changing project conditions and tight deadlines
- Willingness and ability to travel globally approximately 30–50 days per year
- Additional language skills
- Strong communication skills, solution-oriented mindset, and continuous improvement approach
What We Do
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers. Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy. Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
