The Role
Designs marine automation distributed control systems and programs process controllers for customer projects. Responsibilities include hardware and system design, controller programming, testing, commissioning, and technical project delivery. The role involves shipyard commissioning in France, Germany, and Italy, collaboration with international project teams, quality-focused engineering, and customer communication. Most work is performed from the office or home office, with travel typically representing 15–30% of the role.
Summary Generated by Built In
Do you enjoy working with automation technology and solving problems? We are now looking for a Senior Project Engineer based in Gliwice or Wrocław, Poland.
We are looking for a Senior Project engineer to strengthen our automation delivery projects. In this role you will be responsible for the technical implementation of project engineering (hardware and process controllers programming) ensuring timeliness and meeting customer expectations. Your location will be Gliwice or Wroclaw. The main tasks are to design Marine Automation Distributed Control System (system design and controllers programming: 70-80% time), test and commission the product in the shipyards: mostly in France (Saint Nazaire), Germany (Papenburg), Italy (Fincantierii shipyards)-typically up to 15-30% time, 70-85% is work performed from office and home office.
Who is the candidate we are looking for B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in automation (or similar) is very good background for this position. In addition, you have skills and at least 3 years’ experience related to distributed control systems (DCS) or programmable logic controllers (PLC), automation engineering (programming in FBD Function Block Diagram, sequence function chart languages). Process knowhow of Marine, HVAC, ESD or experience related to DCS/PLC control systems is considered as a strength.
You are familiar with engineering related quality. You are a customer-oriented team player, having the abilities to cooperate in project team. To be successful in this role you should have written and spoken English & Polish communication skills (B1 and above). Good German, French, Italian communication skills would be an additional strength. You should have good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel) and driving license (at least B category). VBA skills are considered as asset.
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 What can you expect from us?In return, we offer you an interesting work environment, demanding position working within a global industry leader and the support of Valmet's global network. With us you are working in a team that contributes to the success of the organization as well as find opportunities for personal development in a highly international working environment characterized by strong commitment to sustainability and future orientation. Additional information:To be included in the recruiting process, please complete our on-line application form and send your CV in English with salary expectation, as soon as possible but no later than November 15th, 2026. Please note that we will not accept applications by
e-mail. Note that we will proceed with interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, already before the end of the application period. Do you want to know more?For further information about the position, please contact Jarosław Lizończyk Engineering Manager [email protected] For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska, Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA[email protected] Next Steps:Your profile will be reviewed during November.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to a preliminary online video interview.
This will be followed by an initial interview with the hiring manager and possible online assessment.
Finalists will be invited for a concluding interview. Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 18,500 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 customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.Join the team! www.valmet.com/career
The solutions of Valmet's Automation business line are designed to maximize the profitability of our customers' businesses by improving production performance and cost, energy, and material efficiency. Our worldwide network of experts supports our extensive range of process automation solutions and services. We serve our customers in the pulp&paper, process industries, power generation, marine, and oil & gas.
We are looking for a Senior Project engineer to strengthen our automation delivery projects. In this role you will be responsible for the technical implementation of project engineering (hardware and process controllers programming) ensuring timeliness and meeting customer expectations. Your location will be Gliwice or Wroclaw. The main tasks are to design Marine Automation Distributed Control System (system design and controllers programming: 70-80% time), test and commission the product in the shipyards: mostly in France (Saint Nazaire), Germany (Papenburg), Italy (Fincantierii shipyards)-typically up to 15-30% time, 70-85% is work performed from office and home office.
Who is the candidate we are looking for B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in automation (or similar) is very good background for this position. In addition, you have skills and at least 3 years’ experience related to distributed control systems (DCS) or programmable logic controllers (PLC), automation engineering (programming in FBD Function Block Diagram, sequence function chart languages). Process knowhow of Marine, HVAC, ESD or experience related to DCS/PLC control systems is considered as a strength.
You are familiar with engineering related quality. You are a customer-oriented team player, having the abilities to cooperate in project team. To be successful in this role you should have written and spoken English & Polish communication skills (B1 and above). Good German, French, Italian communication skills would be an additional strength. You should have good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel) and driving license (at least B category). VBA skills are considered as asset.
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 What can you expect from us?In return, we offer you an interesting work environment, demanding position working within a global industry leader and the support of Valmet's global network. With us you are working in a team that contributes to the success of the organization as well as find opportunities for personal development in a highly international working environment characterized by strong commitment to sustainability and future orientation. Additional information:To be included in the recruiting process, please complete our on-line application form and send your CV in English with salary expectation, as soon as possible but no later than November 15th, 2026. Please note that we will not accept applications by
e-mail. Note that we will proceed with interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, already before the end of the application period. Do you want to know more?For further information about the position, please contact Jarosław Lizończyk Engineering Manager [email protected] For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska, Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA[email protected] Next Steps:Your profile will be reviewed during November.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to a preliminary online video interview.
This will be followed by an initial interview with the hiring manager and possible online assessment.
Finalists will be invited for a concluding interview. Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 18,500 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 customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.Join the team! www.valmet.com/career
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in automation or a similar field
- At least 3 years of experience with distributed control systems or programmable logic controllers
- Automation engineering experience, including Function Block Diagram and Sequential Function Chart programming
- Written and spoken English and Polish communication skills at B1 level or above
- Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel
- Category B driving license
- Experience with marine, HVAC, ESD, or DCS/PLC control systems
- Engineering quality experience
- German, French, or Italian communication skills
- VBA skills
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The Company
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.
