Do you want to be an expert in delivering the world's leading papermaking technology to our customers?

At Valmet, we are shaping the future of sustainable packaging and paper solutions through innovation, collaboration, and a seamless lifecycle approach. Join us in advancing the packaging and paper business, as we move forward with our renewed strategy to Lead the Way. This means pioneering smarter technologies, expanding our service capabilities, and delivering customer value across the entire lifecycle — from raw material to finished product. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, future-focused environment, we invite you to grow with us.

We are currently seeking a self-driven, business- and service-oriented Automation Manager to strengthen our Sales Team by acting as a reliable technical back-up. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting sales efforts by initiating proposal processes using model libraries, evaluating alternative technical solutions, and defining a competitive scope of supply. Your primary focus will be on the automation content of our sales quotations.

Key responsibilities of this role

• Lead the automation proposal process by utilizing model libraries and evaluating technical alternatives.
• Prepare comprehensive technical specifications, layout drawings, and all supporting materials required for quotations.
• Calculate pricing for the automation content in sales quotations.
• Develop and maintain relevant application and pricing tools to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with sales team members and automation experts across Valmet to leverage internal knowledge and expertise.
• Participate in customer meetings to present and clarify automation-related content in proposals.
• Understand customer needs thoroughly and tailor proposals to deliver maximum value.

Your home base will be Jyväskylä or Tikkurila.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a motivated, proactive, and independent automation professional with a strong business mindset, a service-oriented approach, and a solid technical foundation in machine automation. You have a genuine interest in customer collaboration and working with international clients as well as a proactive attitude and a willingness to expand your expertise into field of electrification.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in automation engineering, machine technology, process technology, or paper technology
• Experience in automation, machine or process engineering, or paper technology, and have been involved in implementing automation projects.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive technical specifications, layout drawings, and all supporting materials required for quotations.
• Excellent skills in MS office, and comfortable in developing tools in MS Office, particularly Excel, for calculations and analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and team working skills
• The ability to manage multiple customer cases simultaneously
• A structured approach to work, even under tight schedules, without losing sight of important details
• Fluency in spoken and written English; proficiency in Finnish or other languages is considered an asset
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally globally

Most importantly, we appreciate your enthusiasm to learn, your persistence in overcoming challenges, and your commitment to professional growth. You don’t need to be a seasoned expert—we’re looking for someone who’s ready to become one.

Why Join Valmet?

At Valmet, we offer you a dynamic and diverse role within a truly global business environment. You’ll be part of a team of world-class professionals, with opportunities to grow your expertise and develop your competencies. This position provides a unique window into our global Sales Operations, giving you broad exposure and valuable insights.

We believe in supporting the well-being of our employees both inside and outside of work. You’ll have access to ePassi exercise and culture benefits and a variety of company-supported hobby clubs where you can enjoy sports and cultural activities that interest you.

Valmet also rewards strong performance through a structured recognition system, and as a Valmeteer, you’ll benefit from high-quality occupational health care and the opportunity to join our health insurance fund.

We value flexibility—hybrid work options (possibility to work remotely 2 days per week) and flexible working hours help you balance your professional and personal life, whenever the nature of the role allows.

Additional information

Are you ready to join the team at the global industry leader? Please submit your application no later than November 16th, 2025 , by filling out our application form and submitting your CV and salary expectation via the link provided.

For more information about this role, please don’t hesitate to contact Petri Paloviita, Director, Sales Application, Packaging and Paper Machines business unit.

+358 40 5918622, petri.paloviita(at)valmet.com.

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a smoke-free Workplace.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. www.valmet.com/careers