Manager, A&M SW & HW Development

FI310 Valmet Automation Oy; Kajaani; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet invites an experienced R&D Manager – Lead the development of embedded measurement systems in Kajaani. You will manage software and hardware teams, shape technology roadmaps, and coordinate with product management, production, and external partners.

This role combines engineering excellence with strategic leadership, requiring a MSc/Engineering degree, strong embedded systems expertise, and fluency in Finnish and English. Occasional travel to Tampere and Oulu is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with knowledge of measurement technologies and automation.
• Strong experience in Embedded systems development, Embedded software engineering, Electronics design and development and/ or System architecture.
• Proven ability to lead the team and drive complex technical projects.
• Strong communication skills in Finnish and English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (Finland: Tampere, Oulu).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of software and hardware professionals.
• Own and drive technology development for embedded software, electronics, and system architecture.
• Guide technical decisions and long‑term roadmaps.
• Act as senior technical authority for architecture and problem solving.
• Lead public R&D projects, including Business Finland initiatives.
• Collaborate with product management, R&D, production, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate external partners and subcontractors.
• Foster innovation and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Support Valmet's strategic goals through technology leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Embedded systems

Embedded software engineering

Electronics design

System architecture

Technical leadership

Communication Finnish-English

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering

Job description

Are You Our Next R&D Manager – Lead the Future of Industrial Measurement Technology

Imagine leading the development of cutting‑edge embedded systems and measurement technologies that help industries operate smarter, safer, and more sustainably. As Manager, A&M SW & HW Development, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Valmet's advanced measurement solutions by combining deep technical expertise with people leadership and technology strategy. In this role, you will lead software and hardware development activities related to embedded measurement systems while guiding a highly skilled team of experts. You will work at the intersection of technology innovation, product development, and business strategy, influencing technology decisions that impact our products globally. This position is based in Kajaani, where our product management, production, testing facilities, and a significant part of our R&D organization are located. This provides a unique environment for close collaboration, rapid prototyping, and hands‑on product development.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of software and hardware professionals working with advanced embedded measurement systems.
• Own and drive technology development related to embedded software, electronics, and system architecture.
• Guide key technical decisions, technology selection, and long‑term technology roadmaps.
• Act as a senior technical authority and contribute to architectural‑level development and problem‑solving.
• Lead public research and development projects, including Business Finland funded initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with product management, R&D, production, and other stakeholders to ensure successful product development outcomes.
• Coordinate external development partners and subcontractors.
• Foster innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous development within the team and wider organization.
• Support the implementation of Valmet's strategic goals through technology leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (M.Sc.) and understanding of measurement technologies, automation, electrical engineering, or related industrial technologies.
• Strong experience in Embedded systems development, Embedded software engineering, Electronics design and development and/ or System architecture and technical decision‑making.
• Proven ability in leading the team as well as lead complex technical development activities and multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong communication skills in both Finnish and English.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels.
• Ability to travel occasionally in our other sites mainly in Finland in Tampere and Oulu.

To Succeed in This Role

You are a leader who can balance people leadership with a strong understanding of technology. You are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment, building collaboration across teams, and creating clarity in complex situations. With a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset, you inspire others, drive continuous improvement, and help your team achieve ambitious goals. We also expect you to align with Valmet's Leadership Principles, practical behaviors 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, challenge the status quo, and learn quickly.
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, communicate openly, and create psychological safety.
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value.

Why Join Us?

At Valmet, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a global technology company that is shaping the future of industrial performance and sustainability. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where expertise, innovation, and continuous learning are valued.

Learn more about living and working in Kajaani: https://kajaani.fi/muuttajalle/

If you have questions regarding the role, you can contact Päivi Tikkakoski, Director, Analyzers & Measurements R&D via email [e-mail] or by phone [phone], calling times Monday-Thursday at 9-15.

We encourage our employees to pursue 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 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 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.

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