Join Our Team as an Electrical / Automation Engineer, Tissue Converting:  Drive growth opportunities in the Tissue Converting Industry.

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 as our new Electrical / Automation Engineer, Tissue Converting in our North America team.

Responsibilities

The electrical / automation engineer is responsible for the electrical engineering portion of Valmet new equipment and TIPS/MODS (converting, packaging, fold) along with reviewing all electrical tips and mods coming from Valmet Italy.

The electrical / automation engineer strives to meet the unique needs of the customers by customizing the hardware and software while also maintaining standards.

Requirements

• Create job specific electrical schematics and Bill of material.
• Create job specific PLC software (Rockwell and Siemens) and HMI software.
• Support sales team by answering engineering questions on feasibility of changes.
• Support purchasing team if needed to evaluate new supplier and brands.
• Support customer service team on electrical replacement parts for obsolescence.  
• Support technicians to resolve the software and engineering issues for tips and mods.
• Responsible for the timely completion of Tip/Mod engineering activities to respect the target cost and the promised delivery time. 
• Resolve the electrical non-conformities identified at suppliers or Valmet processes.
• Design, engineer and promote electrical Tips/upgrades for obsolete electrical platforms.
• Travel when necessary to customer’s sites to promote or install equipment (Up to 25%)
• Coordinate and participate in tips/mods design reviews with customers.
• Self-motivated, engaged, passionate individual.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar experience in the workplace / industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with diverse cross functional teams.
• Analytical process skills regarding projects/programs.
• Experience with general root cause analysis and rapid problem solving.
• Able to prioritize and work through busy schedules.
• Knowledge of Electrical Control Packages – Rockwell and Siemens
• Knowledge of Pneumatic Systems
• Ability to create schematics and BOM’s.  (Experience with E3, Promis, Eplan Preferred)
• Project management skills
• SAP experience, knowledge
• Industry experience is preferred.

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 401(k) with a Company match-up.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. Candidate must be living and authorized to work in the US. Position is located in Green Bay, WI and position is not open for relocation assistance.

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.

Where everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 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, 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.

Join the team! http://www.valmet.com/careersna

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Valmet 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.