Optimization Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Line or Causticizing cycle Specialist that has experience with Cooking Washing & Bleaching or TTA & CE controls who will lead customer projects through all phases and to an exemplary conclusion.

The purpose of the job is to implement Cooking Washing Bleaching or Causticising control projects from definition to start-up through configuration and commissioning work ensuring that technical and quality targets are met. The Advanced Process Control Engineers role also includes building relationships with our customers and maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction.

In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• Act as a main technical interface for the customer and coordinate with the project team and engineering partners
• Oversee all phases of the project including Application Definition and Engineering Staging and Testing Installation and System Commissioning
• Generate reports for project development system performance acceptance and post-project feedback.
• Mentor and train other employees; assist Sales Managers and Project Managers as needed.
• Provide feedback and input for continual improvement of our product line and processes

Valmets Advanced Process Control Group provides high level expert services to optimize our customers performance in terms of production quality cost and environmental impact.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• A bachelors or masters degree in an Engineering field or an equivalent professional experience and competencies.
• A strong knowledge of the Fiber Line or Causticizing Process Areas and experience with advanced and regulatory controls & optimization.
• Be able to show leadership skills have strong troubleshooting abilities and/or have experience with process improvement.
• We will be looking for someone who can show a high level of initiative who can prioritize and multitask well and who can build relationships with customers co-workers and international partners.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the field.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French and/or Spanish is a plus.
• Candidate must be willing and able to travel as needed up to 50% of their time. Travel will typically be domestic in nature but may occasionally involve international destinations.

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 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

This position is not available for internation relocation. Applicant must be living and authorized to work in the US.

Where everything works together -

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 20000 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. Join the team! 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.

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