Software Commissioning Engineering Technician

IT807 Valmet Tissue Converting S.p.A.; Mugnano; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding program

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Free company canteen

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Valmet Tissue Converting S.p.A. is seeking a Software Technician to commission and optimize converting roll machines at customer sites worldwide, and to support performance improvements through PLC, HMI, and software solutions.

You will work closely with customers and internal teams to resolve issues, train users, and advance automation projects in an international environment, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a Software Technician in manufacturing; experience in the converting industry is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, controls engineering, and machine safety systems, including Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Rockwell platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and task management skills.
• Availability and willingness to travel extensively worldwide.
• Professional proficiency in English and Italian

Responsibilities

• Perform software checkout, commissioning, and startup activities for converting roll machines at customer sites and remotely.
• Troubleshoot software, process, machinery, and tooling issues to ensure reliable equipment performance during testing and production.
• Carry out maintenance activities, quality checks, and performance reviews while recommending upgrades and spare parts to optimize operations.
• Train customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve software programming and develop enhanced automation solutions

Skills

PLC

HMI

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Travel readiness

English & Italian

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Electronics/Software/Automation/Informatics

Tools

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Rockwell platforms

Controls engineering

Machine safety systems

Job description

Join a role where you can combine software expertise, automation, and customer interaction to make a real impact. You will commission and optimize converting roll machines, support customers worldwide, and help improve machine performance through advanced PLC, HMI, and software solutions. Working closely with customers and internal technical teams, you will contribute to innovative projects while continuously developing your skills in an international environment.

Your responsibilities

Perform software checkout, commissioning, and startup activities for converting roll machines at customer sites and remotely.

Troubleshoot software, process, machinery, and tooling issues to ensure reliable equipment performance during testing and production.

Carry out maintenance activities, quality checks, and performance reviews while recommending upgrades and spare parts to optimize operations.

Train customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Collaborate with technical teams to improve software programming and develop enhanced automation solutions.

Expectations for you

• Technical school diploma or degree in Electronics, Software, Automation, Informatics, or a related field
• 2–3 years of experience as a Software Technician in manufacturing; experience in the converting industry is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, controls engineering, and machine safety systems, including Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Rockwell platforms
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and task management skills
• Availability and willingness to travel extensively worldwide
• Professional proficiency in both English and Italian

Success in this position requires strong automation and software expertise, a proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges, and the ability to build trust with customers. You will need to work in a structured way, balance multiple priorities, and maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while delivering results within agreed timelines.

Valmet’s Leadership Principles

• 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 information

You will benefit from a structured onboarding program, extensive learning and development opportunities, flexible working hours, a free company canteen, and a strong safety-focused culture.

Salary Range: €31,000–€42,000 gross annual salary (RAL), with classification at C1-C3 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).

We look forward to learning more about your experience and motivation.

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.

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Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the 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 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 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.

To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.