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Design Engineer

Valmet
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026 CLOSED ON 2/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Valmet?

Are you a self-driven professional who excels at 3D modeling and design in a manufacturing and foundry setting?

Deciding on a new career within Valmet can be an exciting prospect. Every day there are teams of Valmet employees around the world who share the feeling of achieving something great – that feeling when everything works together. Apply your expertise in new ways to continue the path of growth as a Design Engineer.

As a Design Engineer at Valmet, you are building strong relationships within the facility. You will be designing refiner segments and developing production processes. This position will interface with Sales and foundry personnel to develop cost effective products that meet customer’s performance needs.

Expectations

To excel in the role, you should have a solid understanding of the business environment. Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering preferred. You balance a desire to support and work closely with customers along with your passion for development of cutting-edge products. You should be highly proficient with computers using NX, Solidworks, Catia or AutoCAD. (CAD/CAM experience is a plus). You should also have a strong ability to do reverse engineering and translate final product design into in-process manufacturing drawings.

We offer

We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting. We're looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers’ success.

Additional Information

The best way to include you in the recruiting process is to receive your application directly through the Workday application for internal candidates.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 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. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers

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