Chief Engineer, Instrumentation

Metso; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing programs

Learning pathways

Global collaboration opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Metso in Espoo is seeking a Chief Engineer, Instrumentation to lead instrumentation engineering across international projects within the Plant & Solutions Delivery team. You will ensure successful execution of plant solutions, develop instrumentation concepts, and drive technology development while collaborating with process, automation, and electrical engineers.

This role reports to the Director, EIA Engineering, Plant Solutions, with a hybrid work model and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in process instrumentation or control engineering.
• Ability to lead instrumentation work in project environments.
• Proactive, results-oriented, hands-on approach to project execution.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required by project and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the discipline lead engineer for instrumentation in international engineering and delivery projects.
• Manage the budget, quality, schedule, and execution of instrumentation engineering and supply packages.
• Select and size instrumentation according to process and control requirements.
• Manage competitive bidding process for instrumentation components in the project.
• Lead and guide instrumentation engineers throughout project execution.
• Manage customer interfaces related to instrumentation together with the project manager.
• Develop instrumentation and process control concepts for selected plant types and process areas.
• Support process instrumentation sales activities and provide specialist expertise.

Skills

Instrumentation leadership

Project coordination

English communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Metallurgical process interest

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 10/25/2026

We are looking for a Chief Engineer, Instrumentation to join our Plant & Solutions Delivery team in the Minerals business area. In this role, you will lead instrumentation engineering activities in international engineering and delivery projects, supporting the successful execution of plant solutions and contributing to the development of industry-leading technologies and services.

You will report to the Director, EIA Engineering, Plant Solutions, and the role location is Espoo, Finland, with a hybrid working model available. The role includes occasional business travel.

Team you will belong to

You will join the Plant & Solutions Delivery team in Espoo. The team is responsible for delivering engineering solutions for minerals processing and metals refining projects, supporting customers from studies and plant design through delivery and lifecycle services.

The team collaborates closely with project management, customers, process engineering, automation, electrical engineering, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality project outcomes. The team’s work is guided by technical excellence, customer focus, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Act as the discipline lead engineer for instrumentation in international engineering and delivery projects.
• Manage the budget, quality, schedule, and execution of instrumentation engineering and supply packages.
• Select and size instrumentation according to process and control requirements.
• Manage competitive bidding process for instrumentation components in the project
• Lead and guide instrumentation engineers throughout project execution.
• Manage customer interfaces related to instrumentation together with the project manager.
• Develop instrumentation and process control concepts for selected plant types and process areas.
• Support process instrumentation sales activities and provide specialist expertise.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.
• Significant experience in process instrumentation or control engineering.
• Ability to lead engineering activities and coordinate instrumentation work in project environments.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and hands-on approach to project execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a systematic and self-driven way of working.
• Genuine interest in the measurement and control of challenging metallurgical processes.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required by project and business needs.

What's In It For You

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

Get in touch

For more information, please contact Niko Koski, Director, EIA Engineering, Plant Solutions, at [phone]. Available for calls only on October 7 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on October 20 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.