In this position, you work close to production and maintenance, ensuring that equipment, machines, and automation systems operate safely and efficiently. You analyze equipment performance, prioritize actions, and develop maintenance operations. This is your opportunity to combine hands-on maintenance, data-driven decision-making, and long-term development work in an industrial setting. You will also participate the maintenance work on field when needed and collaborate and communicate closely with various stakeholders such as internal customers, sub-contractors and machinery suppliers.
You will develop operational maintenance control and machine monitoring for mechanical and electrical equipment and production lines
You will analyze equipment condition and availability, and prioritize maintenance actions based on data
You will maintain and support factory PLC automation together with external partners
You will manage and develop spare parts availability and maintenance data
You have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field
You have 2–3 years of experience in electrical maintenance in an industrial environment
You have solid understanding of PLC-based automation and industrial control systems
You are familiar with working in production environments and collaborating with different stakeholders
Your working languages are Finnish and English
You join a role with a strong connection to daily production and maintenance operations, where your work directly impacts equipment reliability and performance. You collaborate closely with production, maintenance teams, and external partners, gaining a broad understanding of industrial operations.
Valmet offers you a stable and professional environment in Valkeakoski, with opportunities to develop both your technical expertise and your role further. You get to work with modern maintenance and automation tools, contribute to long-term system development, and be part of a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
You take a structured and analytical approach to maintenance and understand how equipment reliability impacts production performance. You are comfortable working with automation systems and solving technical issues together with different stakeholders. At the same time, you are proactive and development-oriented.
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
Apply today to take the next step in your career in industrial maintenance and automation. For more information, please contact the hiring manager Juha Erkkilä / 040 551 1761 (Thu 30.7. 13-14:30 or Fri 31.7. 13-14:30) Submit your application no later than August 9.
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Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. 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.
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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.
