Applications Engineer

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Appleton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical support for electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid systems used in paper machine equipment. The role works with customers, sales, product management, and operations to develop solutions, prepare quotations, and support project execution.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in engineering and has 2–5 years of application engineering experience, with knowledge of PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and industrial process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in application engineering, industrial controls, automation, fluid systems, or paper machine equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, instrumentation, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and industrial process equipment preferred.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to customers and sales teams.
• Develop technical and commercial quotations.
• Respond to customer and sales inquiries regarding products and applications.
• Configure and recommend solutions based on customer requirements and system specifications.
• Support order execution and resolve technical issues affecting customer orders.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, service, and operations to ensure solutions meet customer needs.
• Support customer visits, site evaluations, and technical presentations.

Skills

Technical skills

Customer-facing

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

PLCs

Drives

Instrumentation

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. If you want to work at the front line of development shaping the field as you go, keep reading. At Valmet, we are in the top three in all markets we serve - and will continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

Valmet is looking for an Application Engineer. The Application Engineer provides technical support for electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid systems used in paper machine equipment. This role works closely with customers, sales, product management, and operations to develop solutions, prepare quotations, and support successful project execution.

• Provide technical expertise to customers and sales teams.
• Develop technical and commercial quotations.
• Respond to customer and sales inquiries regarding products and applications.
• Configure and recommend solutions based on customer requirements and system specifications.
• Support order execution and resolve technical issues affecting customer orders.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, service, and operations to ensure solutions meet customer needs.
• Support customer visits, site evaluations, and technical presentations.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in application engineering, industrial controls, automation, fluid systems, or paper machine equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, instrumentation, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and industrial process equipment preferred.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.

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.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 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.

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.

Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission.