R&D Engineer, Thermal Hard Coatings — Lead & Innovate

FI115 Valmet Technologies Oy; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smoke-free workplace

Job summary

Valmet seeks an R&D Engineer in Jyväskylä to lead thermal hard-coating development projects. You will combine hands-on experimental work with data analysis, transforming research results into practical coating solutions for global needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and travel to North America, China, and Asia regions as needed. You will contribute to design, execution, and reporting of coating trials in our Jyväskylä facilities, while aligning with Valmet’s leadership

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Engineering or related field.
• +3 years’ experience in product development, materials development, coatings, metallurgy, or related technologies.
• Experience with practical coating trials and laboratory work is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills; ability to interpret results and communicate conclusions.
• Fluent English language skills; Finnish is an advantage; willingness to travel occasionally to production units.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate thermal hard-coating development projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Design and conduct practical coating trials, laboratory work, and testing activities in Jyväskylä.
• Analyze test results, draw technical conclusions, and prepare clear reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, product owners, and product managers to develop new coating solutions.
• Support global production units in North America, China, and other locations in coating-related methods and best practices.

Skills

Materials Engineering

Coatings

Metallurgy

English language

Education

Master's degree in Materials Eng

Job description

Valmet seeks an R&D Engineer in Jyväskylä to lead thermal hard-coating development projects. You will combine hands-on experimental work with data analysis, transforming research results into practical coating solutions for global needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and travel to North America, China, and Asia regions as needed. You will contribute to design, execution, and reporting of coating trials in our Jyväskylä facilities, while aligning with Valmet’s leadership