We are looking for a Start‑Up and Automation Engineers to join our Start‑Up Team.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and assisting with the commissioning and system start-up of air-to-heat systems and hoods, working both in Italy and internationally.
You will play a key part in assisting customer technicians on-site, ensuring smooth execution, high‑quality standards, and compliance with safety requirements.
Your Responsibilities:
Supervise the commissioning and system start-up of air-to-heat systems and hoods both in Italy and abroad, ensuring full adherence to quality and safety standards are met.
Support customer technicians throughout the commissioning process, working either in pairs or autonomously depending on project needs.
Maintain direct and clear communication with customers, providing timely updates on progress and issues.
Travel frequently for on‑site installations (approximately 50% of the time, in non-consecutive periods).
Provide support in process optimization and troubleshooting of installed systems.
Collaborate with the Automation and Technical Office for design‑related support and troubleshooting.
Expectations for You:
Diploma in Mechatronic, Electromechanical Engineering or a related field.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles, ideally in on site activities related to automation.
Fluent in Italian and English.
Experience in electromechanical installations and air-to-heat systems.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the working time.
To succeed in this role
You bring solid electromechanical knowledge combined with strong teamwork and communication skills. A customer‑first mindset, proactive attitude, and proven problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities will set you apart and ensure success in this position.
We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviors 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.
Want to know more?
If you are interested in becoming part of the team, you can apply by July 3, 2026, by filling in our online application form.
We offer a gross base salary ranging from €34,000 to €46,000 per year.
The selected candidate will be hired under the National Collective Agreement (CCNL) applied by Valmet Italy for Employees of the Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector (Addetti all’Industria Metalmeccanica e dell’Installazione di Impianti).
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 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, 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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Skills Required
- Diploma in Mechatronic, Electromechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles, ideally in on-site automation activities
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Good knowledge of AutoCAD
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Experience in electromechanical installations and air-to-heat systems
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of working time
