Senior Automation Engineer

Valmet; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Pune invites an engaged Chief Engineer to drive automation delivery in global projects, guiding planning, coordination, and implementation across multi-discipline teams.

You will work with customers, project management, hydraulics, pneumatics, programming, and more, contributing to development and continuous improvement. The role includes hands-on startup support at customer sites and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with Valmet DNA or equivalent DCS/PLC platforms.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, or OPC UA.
• Exposure to drive systems and motion control applications.
• Previous customer-facing experience.
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities at customer sites.
• Strong industrial automation and electrical engineering expertise.
• Proven experience from multidiscipline automation activities in customer projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in global, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation delivery in global projects from planning to implementation and continuous improvement.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and work closely with customers, project management, hydraulics, pneumatics, and programming experts.
• Play an active role in project-related development work and improve working methods within your area.

Skills

DCS/PLC platforms

HMI/SCADA

Machine safety & risk

Industrial communication (Profinet/Mod

Drive systems & motion control

Customer-facing

Commissioning & startup

Electrical/automation engineering

Multidiscipline automation

Global cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Automation or Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Our Tissue Machine Controls & Automation department is now looking for an engaged and motivated Chief Engineer. In the Controls & Automation department, we design, develop, and commission automation systems as part of our tissue machine deliveries. These deliveries range from completely new tissue production facilities to major rebuilds and smaller service assignments both locally and worldwide.

About The Role

As Chief Engineer, you’ll drive automation delivery in global projects, from planning and coordination to implementation and continuous improvement. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams and work closely with customers, project management, and experts across hydraulics, pneumatics, programming, and more. You will play an active role in project-related development work and are expected to continuously improve working methods within your area of responsibility.

The position is located in Pune. International travel is part of the role, offering opportunities for hands-on impact and global collaboration.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience with Valmet DNA or equivalent DCS/PLC platforms.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, or OPC UA.
• Exposure to drive systems and motion control applications.
• Previous customer-facing experience.
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities at customer sites.
• Strong industrial automation and electrical engineering expertise.
• Proven experience from multidiscipline (el, hydraulics, pneumatics, software) automation activities in customer projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in global, cross-functional teams

Required

• Electrical system design and documentation
• Industrial communication networks
• Control systems integration
• Engineering documentation tools

Preferred

• AutoCAD Electrical
• CMSE certification
• Functional Safety knowledge

Basic Requirements Of The Position

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
• You are a driven, committed, and creative person who motivates those around you.
• You build trust easily and foster strong relationships with both colleagues and project stakeholders.
• You see yourself as a natural leader who takes responsibility for reaching goals and delivering strong results.

We Offer

We offer you a rewarding position in a global industry leader in pulp, paper and energy industries with the possibilities to grow professionally.

When everything works together,

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 14,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.