Field Engineer

Valmet Corporation; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded pension

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Valmet Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer in the United States to analyze customer needs and integrate Valmet products into client systems, applying current products to increase market penetration. Under supervision, you will perform analysis, implementation, testing, and documentation using design documents and requirements specifications.

The role involves leading project tasks, collaborating with customers, and contributing to software development, testing, and validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4–7 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of algorithm design and programming logic.
• Proficient problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Engineer and/or project team member for DCS projects.
• Analyze, design, Implement, test and document project applications software using various Valmet product tools.
• Code and/or assist in coding and test of project custom software.
• Execute Configuration Management and Quality Assurance procedures on projects.
• Provide on-site customer support as needed.
• Have direct customer interaction usually associated with project software modifications.
• Develop and/or assist in technical proposal preparation.
• Proficient problem-solving capabilities Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Algorithm design

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Valmet product tools

Job description

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 in our industry leading team of automation professionals. As a Field Engineer you will analyze customer needs and seek solutions to customer design problems in order to integrate Company products into customers' systems or subsystems, apply current products to increase market penetration. Under supervision, performs analysis, implementation, testing, and documentation using application design documents and requirements specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Engineer and/or project team member for DCS projects.
• Analyze, design, Implement, test and document project applications software using various Valmet product tools.
• Code and/or assist in coding and test of project custom software.
• Execute Configuration Management and Quality Assurance procedures on projects.
• Provide on-site customer support as needed.
• Have direct customer interaction usually associated with project software modifications.
• Develop and/or assist in technical proposal preparation.
• Proficient problem-solving capabilities Perform related duties as assigned

Expectations

• Bachelor's degree; in job related field or 4 - 7 years related experience and/or training or Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of algorithm design and programming logic
• Exhibit proficient problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Note: Some travel required.

Candidate must be authorized to work in the US and the position is not open for relocation.

Knowledge Preferred

• Process instrumentation, control and automation practices.

To be successful in this role, you must be electro-mechanically inclined, self-guided, and have a strong work ethic.

We offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.

With over 20,000 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.

Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. 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. 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.