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Project Engineer

Valmet · Sorocaba

Are you looking for a new opportunity in your career?

You are a professional with enthusiasm, commitment, and a love for challenges, aspiring to be the protagonist of your career. Perhaps this is the ideal environment for you.

Valmet Automation Systems in Sorocaba has this opportunity for you!

The Project Engineer is responsible for automation DCS project deliveries (incl. technical implementation) ensuring timeliness, cost efficiency and meeting our customer expectations. On this position, you will work with our customers from Pulp, Paper, Energy, Process businesses.

Main job duties and responsibilities

  • Participate in project planning including overall schedule, risks & opportunities analysis, and change management, according to Valmet project execution model and customer contracts
  • To be the main link between DCS project team, ensuring timely communication and latest information shared for all stakeholders.
  • Being responsible for project technical standards, solutions, and project documentation
  • Being responsible for project quality milestones review and required quality assurance documentation
  • Design, configuration, and commissioning of automation systems
  • Performing and supervising Valmet DCS engineering incl. data communication links & HW&SW definitions.
  • Preparing, performing, and supervising IO & functional tests (cold & hot) incl. troubleshooting
  • Customer acceptance tests (iFAT / cFAT / SAT) for DCS projects
  • Participating in project feedback meetings with project team and relevant stakeholders (Sales, PG)
  • Providing or supervising training for customers operations and maintenance personnel
  • Supporting Sales department with analysis of customer requirements and existing constraints
  • Maintaining excellent communication with project team (incl. Project Manager, Coordinator, etc.) and other stakeholders

Position requirements

  • M.Sc. degree Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or similar.
  • Minimum relevant experience: 2 years
  • Knowledge of automation systems architectures (DCS / SCADA / PLC)
  • Knowledge and practical experience with automation programming languages
  • Knowledge of network structures, topologies, and industrial protocols – Profibus / Profinet / Modbus / OPC UA / OPC DA / IEC / Ethernet IP
  • Process knowhow (Pulp/paper/energy Process) will be considered as a strength.
  • Fluent English (both written and oral) is mandatory
  • Willingness to business travels (up to 50% of working time)

Personal Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to take over project responsibilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with others as well as independently
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills
  • Strong work structure and communication skills
  • Strong sense of ethics and responsibility
  • Excellent commitment and proactive attitude, but knows when asking for help
  • Availability to reside in Sorocaba/SP.

We offer:

We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits individuals with a development mindset who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. We are looking for team-oriented individuals with a willingness to learn and contribute to the success of our customers. This position allows you to contribute to the organization's success as well as provide opportunities for personal development. You will have the possibility to work with the latest technology within the areas DCS and advanced real-time simulators.

Who We Are:

At Valmet, the best talents from different backgrounds come together. With over 19,000 professionals worldwide, we are global leaders in developing and providing technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment to enhancing our customers' performance requires creativity, innovative technologies, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

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