Process Control & Simulation Engineer

BR664 Valmet Celulose Papel e Energia Ltda; Sorocaba; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Process Control & Simulation Engineer in Sorocaba to lead DCS and OTS projects for the pulp, paper, energy, and process industries. You will link technical implementation with project planning, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance, while working directly with customers and stakeholders.

You hold an MSc in Electronic, Mechatronics or Computer Engineering, have practical DCS/SCADA/PLC/OTS experience, and know Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA/DA, IEC standards and

Qualifications

• MSc in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or similar field.
• Hands-on experience with DCS/SCADA/PLC/OTS architectures and automation programming.
• Knowledge of networks, topologies and industrial protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA/DA, IEC, Ethernet/IP).
• Fluent written and spoken English; Spanish knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of time and reside in Sorocaba, SP.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery for DCS and OTS projects, including automation design, configuration, commissioning and documentation.
• Plan schedules, assess risks, manage changes, and ensure quality milestones with customers and contracts.
• Coordinate DCS/OTS teams and align stakeholders with timely information; perform tests and customer acceptance.
• Support customer training, project feedback meetings, and sales analysis of requirements and constraints.

Skills

DCS/OTS engineering

Automation programming

Industrial networking

English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

M.Sc. in Electronic/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

DCS software

Job description

Shape the future of automation as a Process Control & Simulation Engineer

Do you enjoy turning complex automation requirements into reliable project deliveries? Join our Automation Systems team in Sorocaba and deliver DCS and OTS projects for customers in the pulp, paper, energy, and process industries. You will connect technical implementation with project planning, quality, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance. You will also work directly with customers and diverse project stakeholders while building hands-on experience with DCS technology and advanced real-time simulators.

Your responsibilities

Lead technical delivery for DCS and OTS projects, including automation system design, configuration, commissioning, and project documentation. Plan schedules, assess risks and opportunities, manage changes, and review quality milestones in line with the project execution model and customer contracts. Connect the DCS and OTS project teams, keeping customers, the Project Manager, the Coordinator, Sales, and other stakeholders aligned with timely information. Prepare, perform, and supervise engineering, data communication links, hardware and software definitions, I/O and functional tests, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance tests (iFAT, cFAT, and SAT). Support customer training, project feedback meetings, and Sales analysis of customer requirements and existing constraints.

Expectations for you

You have an M.Sc. degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a similar field, plus relevant work experience. You understand DCS, SCADA, PLC, or OTS architectures and have practical experience with automation programming languages. You know network structures, topologies, and industrial protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA, OPC DA, IEC, and Ethernet/IP. You are fluent in written and spoken English. Spanish skills and process knowledge in pulp, paper, or energy are advantages. You are willing to travel for business up to 50% of working time and are available to reside in Sorocaba, SP.

To succeed in this role

You take ownership of project responsibilities and organize your work with care. You solve problems independently while collaborating closely with others and asking for help when needed. Clear communication, ethical judgment, commitment, and a proactive approach will help you deliver quality results for customers and project teams.

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

We offer

You will join a project environment that brings DCS and OTS engineering together around successful customer deliveries. The work covers technical implementation, project planning, quality reviews, testing, commissioning, and training. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Coordinators, Sales, project groups, customers, and other stakeholders. The team serves customers in the pulp, paper, energy, and process industries. You will contribute to customer success while helping projects meet schedule, cost, quality, and technical expectations. You will also have the opportunity to work with current DCS technology and advanced real-time simulators. We offer a dynamic, team-oriented work environment that values innovation, learning, and contribution. This role provides opportunities for personal development while allowing you to contribute directly to the organization’s and customers’ success.

When everything works together

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. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best.

Join the team - and lead the way with us!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views. www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the 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 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 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. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.