Lead Process Engineer (m/f/d)

DE151 Valmet GmbH; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet GmbH is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive technical solutions for flue gas cleaning in global delivery projects, sales and product development. You’ll act as a technical expert, collaborate with multiple disciplines and travel about 30–50 days per year.

The role requires a strong background in chemical/process engineering, 5+ years’ experience, and fluency in English and German. A challenging international environment with career growth awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy & Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, equipment supply or similar industrial environment.
• Fluent English and German, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across sales, delivery and R&D in lifecycle deliveries.
• Conduct process studies, calculations and dimensioning for sales and delivery projects.
• Provide commissioning support, tests, training and site visits.
• Assist customers with troubleshooting and improvements.
• Define technical solutions, prepare specs and develop cost estimates.
• Train customers and support commissioning at project close.

Skills

Fluent English and German

Customer-focused

Collaborative mindset

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Process/Energy & Environmental Eng

Job description

Lead Process Engineer (m/f/d)

Could you be the environmental technology specialist we need for our team working on global, technology-driven projects? Valmet's Environmental Solutions supplies complete flue gas cleaning solutions to meet the needs of various power and process industry sectors. Additional we offer providing services to after sales market and take care of Valmet delivered installations for pulp, energy, panel board and mineral wool customers. We also provide studies, process modifications, retrofits, upgrades and heat recovery optimizations to different air emission control technologies including flue gas scrubbers, heat recovery systems, dry and wet electrostatic precipitators, bag house filters and selective catalytic reduction. We are now looking for a Lead Process Engineer (m/f/d) to work in delivery projects, sales and product development based at one of Valmet's major locations in Germany. In this position you act as a technical expert for flue gas cleaning technologies, supporting our lifecycle solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible and work with Sales projects, Customer order projects as well as R&D projects in lifecycle deliveries
• Perform Process and product studies, calculations and dimensioning in sales and delivery projects
• Provide commissioning support, test-runs, training and site visits in customer delivery projects
• Assist customers with troubleshooting and improvements
• Monitor Process follow-ups, analysis and inputs in customer service agreements
• Act as a key point of contact for Customers, supporting them in customer agreements and projects
• Collaborate closely with other Valmet disciplines, sub-suppliers and customers
• In sales projects, your role will be to define technical solutions and process concepts, perform equipment sizing and dimensioning, prepare technical specifications, and develop cost estimates in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• In delivery projects, you will continue the engineering in close co-operation with other Valmet disciplines, sub-suppliers and customers. Towards the completion of the project, your main task is to give theoretical training for the customer and support commissioning.

What We Expect:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy & Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within a manufacturing company, equipment supplier, or similar industrial environment.
• Fluent English and German, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of air emission control and flue gas treatment systems, ideally gained in industries such as energy production, pulp & paper, panel board, mineral wool, or related sectors.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a customer-focused and results-oriented environment, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams, customers, and external partners.
• Proactive and organized approach to planning, prioritization, and problem-solving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage workload independently and deliver high-quality results under changing project conditions and tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally for approximately 30-50 days per year, depending on project requirements.
• Strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and a continuous improvement approach.

What We Offer

This is a key role within our team, offering the opportunity to work on challenging international projects and contribute to industry-leading solutions. At Valmet, you'll be part of a global and collaborative organization where you can further develop your technical expertise, expand your professional skills, and make a meaningful impact. We provide a supportive environment, strong teamwork, and excellent long-term career development opportunities to help you grow and succeed. 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.