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Industrial Automation Engineer

Valmet
Owings, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/22/2025 CLOSED ON 5/31/2026

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

Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner in the Baltimore, Maryland region?

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. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals.

Analyzes customer needs and seeks solutions to customer design problems in order to integrate Company products into customers' systems or subsystems. Primary purpose is to apply current products to increase market penetration. Under supervision, performs analysis, implementation, testing, and documentation using application design documents and requirements specifications. Travel required.

In this role you will

  • Serve as Lead Engineer and/or project team member for Distributed Control Systems projects related to Food & Beverage, Specialty Chemical, Pharmaceuticals, Ethanol Processing.
  • Analyze, design, Implement, test and document project applications software using various Valmet product tools.
  • Code and/or assist in coding and test of project custom software.
  • Execute Configuration Management and Quality Assurance procedures on projects.
  • Provide on-site customer support as needed.
  • Have direct customer interaction usually associated with project software modifications.
  • Develop and/or assist in technical proposal preparation.

Expectations

  • Bachelor's degree; in job related field preferred
  • 4 - 7 years related experience and/or training or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of algorithm design and programming logic
  • Exhibit proficient problem-solving capabilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  • Knowledge Preferred: Process instrumentation, control and automation practices.
  • To be successful in this role, you must be electro-mechanically inclined, self-guided, and have a strong work ethic.
  • This position requires a valid driver’s license.

We offer

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 company-funded registered pension plan.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best.  At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online. 

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.  With over 20,000 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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