Controls Engineer

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Valmet is seeking an Electrical / Automation Engineer for Tissue Converting to join our North America team in Green Bay, WI. You will design electrical hardware and software for new equipment, customize tips and mods, and collaborate with global colleagues to meet customer requirements.

The role covers PLC programming (Rockwell and Siemens), schematics and BOM creation, and support for sales, purchasing, and service teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical approach to projects and programs.
• Experience with root cause analysis and rapid problem solving.
• Ability to prioritize in busy schedules.
• Knowledge of electrical control packages (Rockwell/Siemens).
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Ability to create schematics and BOMs; experience with E3/Promis/Eplan preferred.
• Project management experience.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical engineering portions of new equipment and tips/mods; review electrical tips and mods from Valmet Italy.
• Customize hardware and software to meet customer needs while maintaining standards.
• Create job-specific electrical schematics and BOMs.
• Develop PLC software (Rockwell and Siemens) and HMI software.
• Support sales with feasibility questions and assist purchasing when evaluating suppliers.
• Assist service teams with electrical parts and obsolescence issues.
• Guide technicians to resolve software and engineering issues for tips/mods.
• Ensure timely completion of Tip/Mod activities within cost and delivery targets.
• Address electrical non-conformities identified at suppliers or Valmet processes.
• Design, engineer and promote electrical tips/upgrades for obsolete platforms.
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites as needed.
• Lead design reviews with customers for tips/mods.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Project management

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

E3/Promis/Eplan

Job description

Join Our Team as an Electrical / Automation Engineer, Tissue Converting. Drive growth opportunities in the Tissue Converting Industry. Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise as our new Electrical / Automation Engineer, Tissue Converting in our North America team.

Responsibilities

• The electrical / automation engineer is responsible for the electrical engineering portion of Valmet new equipment and TIPS/MODS (converting, packaging, fold) along with reviewing all electrical tips and mods coming from Valmet Italy.
• The electrical / automation engineer strives to meet the unique needs of the customers by customizing the hardware and software while also maintaining standards.
• Create job specific electrical schematics and Bill of material.
• Create job specific PLC software (Rockwell and Siemens) and HMI software.
• Support sales team by answering engineering questions on feasibility of changes.
• Support purchasing team if needed to evaluate new supplier and brands.
• Support customer service team on electrical replacement parts for obsolescence.
• Support technicians to resolve the software and engineering issues for tips and mods.
• Responsible for the timely completion of Tip/Mod engineering activities to respect the target cost and the promised delivery time.
• Resolve the electrical non‑conformities identified at suppliers or Valmet processes.
• Design, engineer and promote electrical Tips/upgrades for obsolete electrical platforms.
• Travel when necessary to customer’s sites to promote or install equipment (Up to 25%).
• Coordinate and participate in tips/mods design reviews with customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar experience in the workplace / industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with diverse cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical process skills regarding projects/programs.
• Experience with general root cause analysis and rapid problem solving.
• Able to prioritize and work through busy schedules.
• Knowledge of Electrical Control Packages – Rockwell and Siemens.
• Knowledge of Pneumatic Systems.
• Ability to create schematics and BOM’s. (Experience with E3, Promis, Eplan Preferred)
• Project management skills.
• SAP experience, knowledge industry experience is preferred.

We Offer

• Generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401(k) with a Company match‑up.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre‑employment physical and drug screen. Candidate must be living and authorized to work in the US.

Position is located in Green Bay, WI and position is not open for relocation assistance.

Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors.

In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 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.