Start-Up and Automation Engineer

IT165 Valmet SpA; Gorizia; In loco; EUR 31.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Technical training

Global exposure

Descrizione del lavoro

Valmet in Gorizia, Italy, is seeking a Start-Up and Automation Engineer to join the Tissue Machine team. You will support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated industrial machinery and systems, collaborating with customers, service teams, and engineering departments.

The role requires a Diploma in Mechatronics or Industrial Automation, knowledge of electrical systems and PLC-based control logic, and willingness to travel up to 150 days per year.

Competenze

• Diploma in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.
• Understanding of electrical systems and automation technologies.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical documentation.
• Willingness to travel up to 150 days per year.

Mansioni

• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults related to automation and industrial machinery.
• Support installation, commissioning and optimization of automated equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and service teams to implement improvements.
• Assist customers and field teams to restore performance and minimize downtime.
• Review technical documentation and electrical schematics to support troubleshooting.
• Provide feedback to design teams for product improvement.
• Participate in on-site interventions and technical support as needed.

Conoscenze

Electrical systems

Automation technologies

Industrial machinery

English language

Italian language

Travel willingness

Formazione

Diploma in Mechatronics

Industrial Automation

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you ready for the next step in your career? We are looking for a Start-Up and Automation Engineer to join our Tissue Machine team in Gorizia, Italy. In this role, you will support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated industrial machinery and systems. You will play a key role in identifying and resolving technical issues related to machine operations, control systems, and software logic, while collaborating closely with customers, service teams, and engineering departments. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical expertise through training and hands-on experience.

Your Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults related to industrial machinery, automation systems, and machine software.
• Analyze machine sequences and control logic to identify root causes of operational issues.
• Support commissioning, testing, and optimization activities for automated equipment.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Automation teams to resolve technical challenges and implement improvements.
• Assist customers and field service teams in restoring machine performance and minimizing downtime.
• Review technical documentation, electrical schematics, and automation-related information to support troubleshooting activities.
• Provide feedback to design and engineering teams to support continuous product improvement.
• Participate in on-site interventions and technical support activities when required.

Expectations for You

• Diploma in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.
• Understanding of electrical systems, automation technologies, and industrial machinery.
• Previous Hands-On on-site Experience working with industrial systems is considered an advantage.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in automation, maintenance, technical service, commissioning, or workshop environments. More experienced candidates are also welcome.
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and machine software logic.
• Programming experience is not required, but an understanding of how automated machine sequences operate is important.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with industrial software environments.
• Knowledge of English and Italian.
• Willingness to travel for business approximately up to 150 days per year, on a non-consecutive basis.

To Succeed in This Role

You are a curious and hands‑on problem solver who enjoys understanding how machines work and finding effective solutions to technical challenges. You are comfortable working in dynamic environments, communicating with different stakeholders, and learning new technologies. A background in maintenance, technical service, commissioning, automation, or industrial machinery will help you succeed in this position. Above all, you bring a proactive attitude, strong analytical skills, and a genuine interest in industrial automation and troubleshooting.

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.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive technical training and development.
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial automation and machinery.
• International exposure and collaboration with global teams.
• A supportive and safety‑focused working environment.
• Long‑term career growth opportunities within a global technology company.

Salary Range: €31,000–€41,000 gross annual salary (RAL), with classification at C2–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 welcome applications from candidates eligible for the targeted employment scheme under Italian Law 68/99.

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.

Join the team – and lead the way with us! www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com 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.

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