Design Engineer – Machine Vision R&D

FI310 Valmet Automation Oy; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Jyväskylä is seeking a Design Engineer for the Machine Vision R&D team to participate in projects, manage embedded equipment lifecycle tasks, and contribute to software development. You will work in an international environment and apply strong C# and SQL skills to build robust solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and continuous improvement across hardware and software domains, with opportunities to influence product development.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Automation, Electronics, Software Engineering)
• Strong proficiency in C#
• Experience with Entity Framework Core
• Solid understanding of SQL databases, including design, optimization, and query development
• Good Finnish and English skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in research and development projects and collaborate with the R&D team
• Select server and system components and manage software updates and installation packages
• Contribute to software maintenance and development using modern technologies
• Prepare technical documentation, calculations, and specifications for prototype manufacturing
• Analyze test results and review findings together with the R&D team while following technological developments
• Follow technological developments and contribute to patenting and competitor monitoring

Skills

C#

Entity Framework Core

SQL databases

Finnish/English

Education

Bachelor/Master in Computer Science, Automation, Electronics, Software Eng.

Job description

Take your next step and join us in shaping the future of Machine Vision as a Design Engineer. 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.

The Automation Solutions business area delivers mission-critical automation for global process industries and the marine sector. Its portfolio spans measurements, analyzers, and integrated control systems with digital optimization and lifecycle services, improving efficiency, quality, safety, and sustainability.

We are now looking for a Design Engineer for our Machine Vision R&D team in Jyväskylä. In this role, you will participate in R&D projects, manage embedded equipment lifecycle tasks, and contribute to software development. You will work in an international development environment and bring strong technical expertise to the team.

Your responsibilities

• Participate in research and development projects and collaborate with the R&D team
• Select server and system components and manage software updates and installation packages
• Contribute to software maintenance and development using modern technologies
• Prepare technical documentation, calculations, and specifications for prototype manufacturing
• Analyze test results and review findings together with the R&D team while following technological developments
• Follow technological developments and contribute to patenting and competitor monitoring

Expectations for you

To succeed in this role To succeed, you bring strong expertise in software development with C# and database technologies, combined with a structured and analytical mindset. You are comfortable working with system components, hardware considerations, and R&D processes. You collaborate effectively in an international environment and actively contribute to innovation and continuous improvement.

Core technical competencies

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Automation, Electronics, Software Engineering)
• Strong proficiency in C#
• Experience with Entity Framework Core
• Solid understanding of SQL databases, including design, optimization, and query development
• Good Finnish and English skills

Additional skills and knowledge (seen as an advantage)

• Knowledge of paper technology or experience with paper manufacturing processes
• Understanding of virtualized server environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, container technologies)
• Knowledge of PC and server hardware, including components, performance, and lifecycle management
• Understanding of embedded systems and hardware lifecycle management
• Experience working in an R&D environment

Leadership Principles

• 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 offer

You will join an experienced and international Machine Vision R&D team working on impactful development projects. The team focuses on combining software, hardware, and research to create innovative solutions. You will have the opportunity to influence product development and contribute to the full lifecycle of embedded equipment and systems. This role allows you to deepen your expertise across multiple technical domains while collaborating closely with skilled colleagues. You will gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and participate in shaping future Machine Vision products.

Applications will be reviewed already during the application period, in August-September and shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial Teams interview. Selected candidates may proceed to further interviews and assessments. If you have questions about the role, please contact Miika Hämäläinen, email [e-mail].

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a smoke-free workplace.

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.

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 towards 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.