Marine Service Engineer

Are you ready to kick-start your engineering career in a truly global environment? Join as a Marine Field Service Engineer and gain hands-on experience working with advanced automation systems onboard cruise and sea-going vessels. You will support critical systems that keep operations running smoothly while collaborating with experienced engineers and international teams. From onboard troubleshooting to system upgrades, you will build real-world expertise quickly. This is your opportunity to travel, learn fast, and make an impact early in your career. 

Your responsibilities 

• Perform maintenance and service on marine automation systems both onboard vessels and onshore 

• Support senior engineers in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair activities 

• Prepare and configure software for automation systems in-house 

• Participate in system upgrades and continuous improvement projects 

• Collaborate with product and operations teams to support DCS upgrade initiatives 

Expectations for you 

• You hold a degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or similar 

• You have a basic understanding of control systems, PLCs, or automation technologies 

• You communicate effectively in English 

• You are eager to learn and develop your technical skills in a fast-paced environment 

• You are willing to travel and work onboard vessels up to 75% of the time. 

To succeed in this role 

To succeed, you quickly build hands-on technical expertise in automation systems while maintaining a strong safety mindset. You stay adaptable in dynamic environments and collaborate effectively with senior engineers and customers. Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity will help you troubleshoot issues and continuously improve system performance.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours 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 

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!