Application Specialist

Valmet Corporation; Tampere; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet Corporation in Tampere is seeking an Application Specialist to translate process requirements into automation applications, designing control solutions using specialized engineering tools and collaborating with customers, process experts and project teams.

You will participate in site commissioning, testing and troubleshooting, prepare technical documentation, and support visits from concept to site implementation, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in process automation, control engineering, process optimization or industrial applications.
• Experience in application design, configuration or programming within DCS, SCADA, PLC or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate process requirements into automation applications and define control solutions.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams to meet performance targets.
• Participate in site commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical documentation and support customer visits through project delivery.

Skills

Process automation

Control engineering

Process optimization

Industrial applications

Application engineering

Education

Automation Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Process Engineering degree

Tools

DCS

SCADA

PLC

Job description

## Application SpecialistApply: Tampere: Full time: Posted Today: R60443# **Create Smarter Energy Solutions as an Application Specialist** Join a team that helps energy companies create smarter, more sustainable operating conditions. In this role, you will work across application definition, application design and commissioning, turning process and automation expertise into practical solutions for customers. You will combine engineering, problem-solving and customer collaboration while supporting projects from concept to site implementation. ## **Your responsibilities** * You will translate process requirements into automation applications, defining, designing, and configuring control solutions using specialized engineering tools.* You will collaborate with customers, process experts and project teams to ensure solutions meet operational and performance requirements.* You will participate in site commissioning, testing and troubleshooting to ensure reliable system performance.* You will prepare technical documentation, conduct investigations and support customer visits throughout project delivery. ## **Expectations for you** * You have a degree in Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy Technology, Electrical Engineering or a related field.* You have experience with process automation, control engineering, process optimization or industrial applications.* You have experience with application engineering, configuration or programming within DCS, SCADA, PLC or similar automation environments* You are willing to travel occasionally as part of project delivery and commissioning activities. ## **To succeed in this role** You combine technical curiosity with a strong understanding of industrial processes and automation. You can translate operational needs into practical control applications and work effectively with customers and multidisciplinary teams. Experience in application design, control strategies and commissioning will help you create value quickly. 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 ## **Want to know more?** Ready to help shape smarter energy solutions? We would love to hear from you. Please submit your application by **11th October**. For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager Tuomas Lääperi (tuomas.laaperi (@) valmet.com).