Application Specialist

FI310 Valmet Automation Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smoke-free Workplace

Job summary

Valmet Automation Oy in Tampere, Finland is seeking an Application Specialist to turn process and automation expertise into practical solutions for energy customers. You will work across application definition, design and commissioning, collaborating with customers and project teams from concept to site implementation.

You will translate process requirements into automation applications, participate in site commissioning, document technical details, and travel occasionally to customer sites.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Process automation

Control engineering

DCS/SCADA/PLC programming

Travel readiness

Education

Automation/Electrical/Energy Engineering degree

Tools

DCS/SCADA/PLC environments

Job description

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

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.

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. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics.