Commissioning engineering & service technician

Valmet; Bologna; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Bologna is seeking a Commissioning engineering & service technician to install, start up, service, and upgrade packaging equipment at customer sites worldwide. You will diagnose and repair electrical, automation, software and mechanical issues while supporting customers and documenting activities.

This role requires a technical diploma and fluency in Italian and English, with extensive travel (at least 140 days/year) to ensure optimum equipment performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or related field.
• Fluency in Italian and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel globally for at least 140 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Install, start up, service, and upgrade packaging equipment at customer sites worldwide.
• Perform functional testing, preventive maintenance, and inspections to maximize reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, software, and mechanical issues for customers.
• Collaborate with customers to manage punch lists and ensure safety-compliant operation.
• Document service activities, performance, and maintenance records for continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical components

Automation systems

Mechanical skills

Education

Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation or related field

Job description

## Commissioning engineering & service technicianApply: Bologna: Full time: Posted Today: R60454Join a team where your expertise keeps advanced packaging equipment running at its best. You will travel worldwide, work directly with customers, and play a key role in machine installations, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical know-how, customer interaction, and hands-on problem solving in a dynamic international environment. Every assignment offers new challenges, learning opportunities, and the chance to make a visible impact on customer success. ## Your responsibilities* Install, start up, service, and upgrade packaging equipment at customer sites worldwide, ensuring successful commissioning and performance* Perform functional testing, preventive maintenance, and inspections to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime* Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, software, and mechanical issues, providing effective technical support to customers* Collaborate closely with customers to manage punch lists, drive issue resolution, and ensure systems operate according to safety standards* Document service activities, machine performance, and maintenance records to support continuous improvement and operational excellence ## Expectations for you* Technical diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or a related field* Strong knowledge of electrical components and automation systems; mechanical skills are an advantage* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and service documentation* Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus* Knowledge of packaging machinery is considered a strong advantage* Willingness to travel globally for at least 140 days per year ## To succeed in this roleSuccess in this position requires a strong customer-focused mindset, excellent problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to remain effective under pressure. You build trust through clear communication, work comfortably with international stakeholders, and take ownership of technical challenges until they are resolved. Previous field service experience is appreciated and will help you quickly adapt to the role. We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours 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, 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 ## Additional informationReady to take your technical expertise around the world? Submit your application through our careers site attaching your CV by 8 November. Salary Range: €31,000–€42,000 gross annual salary (RAL), with classification at C1–C2 level, depending on experience and qualifications.Employment Contract: Permanent employment under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector (CNEL C011)