Automation Engineer

Valmet; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Pune, India seeks an Automation Engineer to drive automation solutions from design to start-up across pulp, paper, and packaging industries.

You will develop automation logic with Valmet DNA/MCS, plan software scope with chief engineers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery milestones and ensure quality. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering.
• 4–7 years in industrial automation.
• Hands-on with PLC/DCS systems incl. Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, or Valmet DNA.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics; knowledge of industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program automation logic using Valmet DNA/MCS.
• Plan software engineering scope with Chief Engineers and project teams.
• Collaborate with design, development, production, and site teams to meet milestones.
• Support FAT, installation, commissioning, I/O checks, and start-ups.
• Troubleshoot software/hardware, maintain docs, ensure site safety.

Skills

PLC/DCS experience

Industrial automation

English communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Instrumentation/Electrical

Tools

Siemens PLC

ABB PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Valmet DNA

Modbus

Profibus

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

OPC

Job description

Shape the Future of Industrial Automation as an Automation EngineerAre you passionate about automation technology and solving complex engineering challenges? Join us as an Automation Engineer in Pune, India, where you will work across the full project lifecycle, from system design and software development to factory testing, commissioning, and customer start-ups. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to advanced automation solutions for the pulp, paper, and packaging industries, and play a key role in delivering high-quality projects that move our customers' performance forward. This is an opportunity to grow your expertise while working on impactful projects in India and across global customer sites.Your responsibilitiesYou will develop and program automation logic using Valmet DNA/MCS application engineering solutions, ensuring systems meet project and customer requirements. [You will partner with Chief Engineers and project teams to plan software engineering scope, align delivery with contract requirements, and support successful project execution.You will collaborate with design, development, production, and site teams to achieve delivery milestones, maintain quality standards, and manage project risks.You will support pre-assemblies, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, commissioning, I/O checks, functional testing, and start-up activities at customer sites.You will troubleshoot, modify, and optimize software and hardware applications, maintain project documentation, uphold site safety standards, and contribute to customer satisfaction throughout project delivery.Expectations for youYou have a Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering or Electrical Engineering .You bring 4-7 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within pulp, paper, board, packaging, or related process industries.You have hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems such as Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, or Valmet DNA, including control logic development, testing, troubleshooting, and project execution.You can read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control drawings, and understand industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and OPC.You have strong English communication skills and are willing to travel to customer sites within India and internationally for extended project assignments.We offerYou will join the PAC Machines AE India Engineering team, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering professionals on automation projects for the pulp, paper, and packaging industries. The team is involved throughout the project lifecycle, covering system design, software development, testing, commissioning, customer start-ups, quality assurance, risk management, and project delivery. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across functions and geographies while building deep technical expertise in advanced industrial automation solutions. The role offers exposure to customer-facing projects, international teamwork, and challenging engineering assignments that support operational excellence and customer success.Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. You will work in an international and collaborative environment, supported by modern tools, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture that values expertise, innovation, and teamwork.Want to know more?Did we catch your interest? If you are ready to take the next step in your automation engineering career, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your application and CV through the application link no later than October 10, 2026 . To learn more about Valmet, visit www.valmet.com .When everything works togetherValmet 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.Join the team – and lead the way with us!www.valmet.com/careers