Position: Air System Engineer

Join Our Team as an Air System Engineer.

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.

Responsibilities

As an Air System Engineer, you are responsible design, development and documentation of various system elements which make up the products of the Valmet – Air System Mechanical Engineering group.  Responsibilities include the completion of design and production documentation within established engineering schedules and budgets.  This person must also ensure that designs meet customer performance expectations, process and structural requirements, as well as our internal goals for product quality, safety and cost. 

What will you do at Valmet?

• Develop design concepts, layouts and other engineering documentation for various system elements working with Project Managers, Structural Engineers, Process Engineers, other Designers and Manufacturing staff to assure designs meet customer expectations, performance criteria and cost targets.

  
  

• Execute project and design activities according to technical specifications, international and local standards, project schedule as well as to the safety issues, always keeping in mind the overall project cost.

  
  

• Prepare the technical documentation related with the drawings and the scope of supply, according to internal procedures and standards.

  
  

• Effectively manage design hours, budgets and other engineering activities to assure assigned engineering work is completed on time and within established budgets.

  
  

• Provide design leadership on small projects.

  
  

• Utilize existing designs, design standards, drafting standards and CAD practices so project costs are reduced, lead times are shortened and manufacturing issues are minimized.

  
  

• Work as erection advisor in selected cases and projects.

  
  

• Assist Project Managers in the preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

  
  

• Assist in the development of universally acceptable design and drafting standards which are accurate and easily implemented by both internal and external “customers”.

  
  

• Work as erection advisor in selected cases and projects.

  
  

• Position may require travel up to 15% for field measure-up trips, on-site troubleshooting, or installation advisory support.

  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.

  
  

• Minimum of 4 years relevant design experience in a similar manufacturing business.

  
  

• Good command of common IT tools

  
  

• Fluent English (spoken and written) and Italian (preferred).

  
  

• Must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD and a 3D software.  Preferred to have experience using Catia V6 / 3DExperience.

  
  

• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication technologies is also preferred.

  
  

We offer 

We offer you a challenging role in a fast-growing business environment.  You will be part of a skilled team that values your contribution and is willing to support your desire for learning, this is your great opportunity to grow professionally.

Welcome onboard to take the next step in your career!

Additional information:

Please apply as soon as possible with your English CV, but no later than 29th June 2026, by filling out our online application via the link provided.  

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.   

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