Lead Process Engineer (m/f/d)

valmet; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet’s Environmental Solutions unit seeks a Lead Process Engineer (m/f/d) to drive technical leadership on flue gas cleaning projects worldwide. You will act as a technical expert in both delivery and sales, guiding process studies, sizing, and optimization in cooperation with cross-functional teams.

The role involves commissioning support, training, and occasional site visits, plus travel of 30–50 days per year.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading sales, project delivery, and R&D projects in lifecycle deliveries.
• Perform process 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 with other Valmet disciplines, sub-suppliers and customers.
• Define technical solutions and process concepts, perform equipment sizing and dimensioning, prepare technical specifications, and develop cost estimates in sales projects.
• In delivery projects, continue engineering in close co-operation with other Valmet disciplines, sub-suppliers and customers; provide theoretical training for the customer and support commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

English

German

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Process Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

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.