Are you passionate about advanced process simulation, digital twins, and helping industries transform with cutting edge technology? Join us as a Simulation Design Engineer and step into a role where you design, model and innovate digital solutions that support operators, boost industrial performance and shape the factories of tomorrow.
You will work hands-on with simulation models, analytical tools and software functions that support primarily pulp, paper and energy but also other process industries. Your work directly contributes to smarter and more connected production environments.
You will create and refine process models for advanced simulations used in operator training, system testing and predictive support.
You will program analytical functions and contribute to digital twin development in our product development projects.
You will collaborate closely with teams across Valmet and engage with customers globally to ensure high value and accurate simulation solutions.
You will support the evolution of our simulation-based products used across pulp, paper, energy and other process industries.
You will occasionally travel to support project or customer needs
You have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably with a focus on modelling and simulation, control engineering or programming or you bring equivalent professional experience.
You bring experience or knowledge in Python or other programming language especially with model/analytics focus.
You have knowledge in Dymola or other modeling environments.
You have process knowledge in pulp, paper or energy which is considered meritorious.
You speak Swedish fluently and have strong written and spoken English skills.
You will excel by combining strong analytical thinking with creativity and a drive to innovate in simulation and production-oriented technologies. Your ability to work collaboratively, structure your work and contribute ideas will be essential in developing advanced training simulators, digital twins and analytical tools. A genuine interest in industrial processes and modern simulation technologies is an important part of thriving in this fast-evolving domain.
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
You will join a dynamic and forward-thinking team that works at the forefront of product development for training simulators and digital twins supporting operators and industrial processes in pulp, paper and energy sectors. Your work will be varied, meaningful and include extensive collaboration with teams and customers around the world.
Valmet provides an inspiring and international work environment where innovation and collaboration are central to everything we do. You will have opportunities for professional development, flexible working conditions and access to a range of local employee benefits that support wellbeing and long-term growth.
Did we catch your interest? For further information, please contact Lars Almkvist, Senior Manager of Process Simulation: lars.almkvist@valmet.com
Last application date by April 17, 2026 by filling in our online application form.
Please also attach your CV to the application.
We will start interviews before the application deadline so please submit your interest at your earliest convenience.
Collective agreement for senior salaried employees will be utilized in this position.
We perform background checks and alcohol/drug testing for all employees in Sweden, in line with our commitment to a safe and secure workplace.
Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Valmet has two focused segments: Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions. Valmet’s operating model consists of five business areas: Automation Solutions; Flow Control; Pulp, Energy and Circularity; Packaging and Paper; and Tissue. The business areas are supported by a separate Latin America unit and a China Chair. The Global Supply unit supports cost-competitiveness by optimizing and leveraging Valmet’s global scale in procurement and production.
