We are seeking a technically skilled Pilot Line Service Specialist to support pilot‑scale customer trials and research & development projects within our Tissue and Paper Converting Pilot Facility. In this role, you will plan, execute, lead, and report on pilot trials—from initial strategy and customer engagement through trial operation, data analysis, documentation, and final invoicing.
You will independently operate and optimize pilot equipment, evaluate process results, and collaborate closely with customers and internal R&D teams to ensure every trial meets technical and commercial objectives. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent mechanical aptitude, and hands‑on experience with tissue‑making or paper converting technologies.
Candidates with a background in process optimization, product development, or industrial R&D will thrive in this fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
We Offer
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. This position is not available for internation relocation. Applicant must be living and authorized to work in the US.
Where everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 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 customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna
Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
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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.