Data Scientist

FI310 Valmet Automation Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Information Management Application Development team in Tampere, Finland. You will transform time-series data into actionable insights, develop advanced analytics models, and contribute to analytics solutions used across industrial customers globally.

You will work with Python, ML, and data engineering tools, aiming to deliver reliable analytics with strong cybersecurity and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong Python experience and track record in data science or similar roles.
• Hands-on experience with ML, statistics, signal processing, or software engineering and production-ready analytics.
• Experience with SQL, Snowflake, Apache Airflow, AWS, AI/GenAI, React, and time-series data is advantageous.
• Knowledge of process technology or Valmet DNA/DNAe systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced analytics models and algorithms for industrial data.
• Turn ideas into commercial analytics products and data-driven solutions.
• Ensure reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and cybersecurity of analytics solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation and support lifecycle maintenance of analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with process experts, data engineers, platform developers, and delivery teams to resolve incidents.

Skills

Python

Time-series data

Machine learning

Statistics

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Data Science / Statistics

Tools

SQL

Snowflake

Apache Airflow

AWS

GenAI

React

Job description

Shape the Future of Industrial Analytics as a Data Scientist

Join us in shaping the future of industrial analytics. As a Data Scientist in our Information Management Application Development team, you will turn complex data into actionable insights that improve customer performance, reliability, and sustainability. You will develop advanced algorithms, analyze large-scale time-series datasets, and create analytics solutions that deliver real business value. Collaborating with process experts, data engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will help transform innovative ideas into commercial products used by industrial customers around the world.

Your responsibilities

• You will design and develop advanced analytics models and algorithms that transform complex time-series data into actionable insights for industrial customers.
• You will turn innovative ideas into commercial products and develop data-driven solutions that improve process performance and help predict equipment failures.
• You will ensure the reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and cybersecurity of analytics solutions through testing, validation, and continuous improvement.
• You will create and maintain clear documentation and contribute to the long-term maintenance and usability of analytics solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
• You will collaborate closely with process experts, data engineers, platform developers, and delivery teams, while supporting analytics-related problem solving across the organization and resolving complex incidents when needed.

Expectations for you

• You hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• You have experience in a Data Scientist or similar role and strong Python skills.
• You have hand-on experience in machine learning, statistics, signal processing, or software engineering, and a track record of developing production-ready analytics solutions.
• Experience with SQL, Snowflake, Apache Airflow, AWS, AI/GenAI, React, and time-series data is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of process technology, predictive maintenance, or Valmet DNA/DNAe systems is considered an advantage.
• You are interested in product development and motivated to support and continuously enhance solutions throughout their lifecycle in a global environment.
• You have advanced English communication skills; Finnish language skills are considered an advantage.

To succeed in this role

• You combine strong analytical thinking with a practical mindset and enjoy solving real-world industrial challenges.
• You are comfortable working with large datasets, collaborating across disciplines, and taking ownership of solutions from development to long-term maintenance.
• You are motivated by continuous learning and by creating reliable analytics solutions that generate customer value.

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

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 such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation or political views.

http://www.valmet.com

Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. 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.

In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 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.