Position: Valve Engineer II - New Product Development
Department: Research and Development
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Valve Engineer II to join our New Product Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing new product lines, including gate valves for slurry severe service, trunnion ball valves metal seated API 6D for severe service high temperature and high cycling, and API 6A ball valves rated at 15,000 psi. This role requires a solid understanding of valve engineering principles and industry codes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop new valve products, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer requirements
- Conduct engineering calculations and simulations to validate design concepts
- Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including drawings and specifications
- Oversee prototype development and testing, analyzing results and making necessary design adjustments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices
- May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in valve design and development
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools (e.g., FEA, CFD)
- Strong knowledge of industry codes such as API 6D, API 6A, MSS-SP-81, and ASME codes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in valve design and development
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
- Proficiency with engineering analysis tools such as FEA and CFD
- Knowledge of API 6D, API 6A, MSS-SP-81, and ASME codes
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
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.
