Senior Project Engineer

PL348 Valmet Automation Sp. z o.o.; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet Automation Sp. z o.o. seeks a Senior Project Engineer based in Gliwice or Wrocław, Poland.

You will lead technical project engineering, focusing on Marine Automation DCS design and PLC programming, with significant site testing in shipyards across Europe. The role combines office and home-based work, with travel up to shipyards in France, Germany and Italy. Ideal candidates hold a BSc/MSc in automation and have 3+ years in DCS/PLC, with English and Polish proficiency (B1+).

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in automation or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience with DCS/PLC control systems.
• Experience in automation engineering and programming in FBD/SFC languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementation of project engineering (hardware and process controllers programming).
• Design Marine Automation DCS (system design and controllers programming 70–80%).
• Test and commission products at shipyards (France, Germany, Italy) up to 15–30%.
• Work primarily from office and home office (70–85%).

Skills

DCS experience

PLC programming

FBD/SFC

English Polish

Education

BSc or MSc in automation

Tools

Office suite

Job description

Do you enjoy working with automation technology and solving problems? We are now looking for a Senior Project Engineer based in Gliwice or Wrocław, Poland. The solutions of Valmet's Automation business line are designed to maximize the profitability of our customers' businesses by improving production performance and cost, energy, and material efficiency. Our worldwide network of experts supports our extensive range of process automation solutions and services. We serve our customers in the pulp&paper, process industries, power generation, marine, and oil & gas. We are looking for a Senior Project engineer to strengthen our automation delivery projects. In this role you will be responsible for the technical implementation of project engineering (hardware and process controllers programming) ensuring timeliness and meeting customer expectations. Your location will be Gliwice or Wroclaw. The main tasks are to design Marine Automation Distributed Control System (system design and controllers programming: 70-80% time), test and commission the product in the shipyards: mostly in France (Saint Nazaire), Germany (Papenburg), Italy (Fincantierii shipyards)-typically up to 15-30% time, 70-85% is work performed from office and home office.

Who is the candidate we are looking for

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in automation (or similar) is very good background for this position. In addition, you have skills and at least 3 years’ experience related to distributed control systems (DCS) or programmable logic controllers (PLC), automation engineering (programming in FBD Function Block Diagram, sequence function chart languages). Process knowhow of Marine, HVAC, ESD or experience related to DCS/PLC control systems is considered as a strength. You are familiar with engineering related quality. You are a customer-oriented team player, having the abilities to cooperate in project team. To be successful in this role you should have written and spoken English & Polish communication skills (B1 and above). Good German, French, Italian communication skills would be an additional strength. You should have good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel) and driving license (at least B category). VBA skills are considered as asset.

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

What can you expect from us?

In return, we offer you an interesting work environment, demanding position working within a global industry leader and the support of Valmet's global network. With us you are working in a team that contributes to the success of the organization as well as find opportunities for personal development in a highly international working environment characterized by strong commitment to sustainability and future orientation.

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 18,500 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.

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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