Applications Engineer - Electrical & Controls for Paper Machinery

Valmet; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet in Wisconsin is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical support for electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid systems on paper machine equipment. You will collaborate with customers, sales, product management, and operations to develop technical solutions, quotes, and ensure project execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related field and 2–5 years in application engineering or industrial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in application engineering, industrial controls, automation, fluid systems, or paper machine equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, instrumentation, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and industrial process equipment preferred.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid systems used in paper machine equipment.
• Develop technical and commercial quotations.
• Respond to customer and sales inquiries regarding products and applications.
• Configure and recommend solutions based on customer requirements and system specifications.
• Support order execution and resolve technical issues affecting customer orders.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, service, and operations to ensure solutions meet customer needs.
• Support customer visits, site evaluations, and technical presentations.

Skills

PLCs

Drives

Instrumentation

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Industrial equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field

Job description

Valmet in Wisconsin is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical support for electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid systems on paper machine equipment. You will collaborate with customers, sales, product management, and operations to develop technical solutions, quotes, and ensure project execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related field and 2–5 years in application engineering or industrial controls.