Kick-Start Your Career as a Trainee, Engineering

Are you looking for a kick-start to your professional career? Join us as a Trainee, Engineering and gain hands-on experience in product development and engineering within a global technology company. In this 4-month trainee position, you will work with modern design and documentation tools while contributing to the development of one of our key machine technologies. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, learn established work methods, and help ensure that product documentation reflects validated designs. This is an excellent opportunity to turn your academic knowledge into real-world results and build a strong foundation for your engineering career.

Your responsibilities

• You will review identified design changes and documentation gaps and update manufacturing specifications, drawings, and related information.
• You will ensure consistency across affected manufacturing and product documentation.
• You will collaborate with R&D teams, engineering experts, and colleagues to clarify technical information when needed.
• You will verify that product documentation accurately reflects validated designs from R&D projects.
• You will use standard engineering tools and systems, including SolidWorks, PDM, and M-Files, while following established processes and work methods

Expectations for you

• You have a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• You have limited or no professional experience and are eager to develop your engineering skills.
• You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working with colleagues from different backgrounds and functions.
• You have a strong drive to solve problems, achieve goals, and contribute both independently and as part of a team.
• You are fluent in English. Swedish language skills are an advantage.

To succeed in this role

Success in this role comes from your willingness to learn, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively with engineering and R&D teams. You will need a solid engineering foundation, an analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to completing tasks accurately and efficiently. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to follow established processes will help you deliver high-quality results.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You will join an engineering environment focused on product development, design quality, and continuous improvement. During this trainee assignment, you will work closely with experienced engineers and R&D specialists while gaining practical experience with industry-standard tools and systems. The role offers exposure to product documentation, manufacturing processes, and engineering collaboration across functions. You will receive guidance and support while developing your technical and professional capabilities in a real business environment.

Valmet offers an inspiring and international workplace where innovation, learning, and collaboration are valued. We encourage professional growth and provide opportunities to develop skills that can support your future career.

Want to know more?

Did we catch your interest? For further information, please contact Magnus Danielsson, Senior Manager, Fiberline Product Line: magnus.danielsson@valmet.com

Last application date by July 31, 2026 by filling in our online application form.

Please also attach your CV to the application.

We will start interviews before the application deadline so please submit your interest at your earliest convenience.

We perform background checks and alcohol/drug testing for all employees in Sweden, in line with our commitment to a safe and secure workplace.   

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team and lead the way with us!

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