Design Engineer, Valve Controllers

Imagine designing and developing valve controller products that power industrial systems worldwide. As a Design Engineer, you'll own mechanical design activities from product improvements and customer-specific designs to engineering changes and lifecycle support. You'll develop and execute lab test plans for verification, reliability, and failure analysis, testing both manually and through automated systems. You'll collaborate with global R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and external suppliers to resolve product and production issues while driving localization projects that maintain performance and compliance. This is your chance to bring a hands-on engineering mindset to prototyping, concept validation, and product innovation. Join us and make a tangible impact on the next generation of valve controllers.

Your responsibilities

• You will design and develop valve controller products, including product improvements, customer-specific designs, engineering changes, and lifecycle support.
• Develop, execute, and document laboratory test plans for product verification, reliability validation, and failure analysis; perform testing manually and through automated test systems, analyze results, and provide design recommendations.
• Support local manufacturing, assembly, and supplier quality by investigating technical issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, 3D models, BOMs, specifications, and product data, and participate in localization projects while ensuring product performance, reliability, and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Collaborate with global R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and external suppliers to resolve product and production issues.

Expectations for you

• You hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, with 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design and product development, ideally in a large global electronics or industrial technology organization.
• You are proficient in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or equivalent) and have knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and product documentation.
• You have experience with laboratory testing, validation, or reliability testing of industrial products, and a demonstrated hands-on engineering mindset in prototyping, concept validation, and product innovation.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and experience supporting production and supplier-related issues, with strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics or control technology is an asset; experience with pneumatics, actuators, valve automation, or industrial instrumentation is preferred, and familiarity with FEA and DFM principles is an advantage.

To succeed in this role

You will need to drive mechanical design and product development for valve controllers while ensuring lab testing and validation meet reliability and compliance standards. Your ability to collaborate across global R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and external suppliers will be key to resolving production and product issues. A hands-on mindset for prototyping and concept validation, combined with strong English communication, will help you thrive in a global cross-functional environment. 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

We offer

Competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, and a vibrant workplace culture filled with teambuilding events and employee clubs. Plus, take advantage of our flexible internal mobility program to grow your career your way!

Valmet offers an inspiring and international work environment where engineering innovation and collaboration thrive. You'll work on global projects with modern tools, enjoy flexible working hours and remote options, and access continuous learning opportunities. Join a team that values your growth and supports a healthy work-life balance.

Want to know more?

If this sounds like your next challenge, don't wait—apply today. Apply by 2026.12.15.

When everything works together

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

Join the team — and lead the way with us!