Senior Process Engineer, Biomass conversion and Mechanical Fiber

Are you passionate about building customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving technology development? Join us at the intersection of sales, traditional process engineering, and R&D, where you will help customers succeed while shaping the future of our technologies. Valmet’s Biomass Conversion and Mechanical Fiber (BMF) team is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our team in Sundsvall. In this position, you will support the delivery of engineering, equipment, and lifecycle services that Valmet provides to customers in the Pulp & Paper industry. Your responsibilities This is a varied and dynamic role where you will combine traditional process engineering with customer focused technology development. You will prepare heat and mass balances, develop process concepts, and design tailored solutions to meet customer needs. Working closely with customers, sales teams, and colleagues across Valmet, you will contribute to winning projects and delivering value-added solutions that create lasting customer value throughout the entire lifecycle. From concept development to plant optimization, you will play an active role in helping customers succeed. Whether supporting start-ups, troubleshooting process challenges, or identifying opportunities to reduce energy and chemical consumption, your work will directly contribute to improving customer performance and sustainability. Valmet in Sundsvall have the global product responsibility for the BMF Technologies within Valmet. We work closely together with our market areas, hence, the work will include international contacts and travelling. Expectations for you To be successful in this position you will need: Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Experience from working as a process engineer in the pulping industry or similar. Good problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly adapt to changes and work independently to meet deadlines. Ability to balance strong technical skills with solid relationship-building capabilities. Excellent skills in English, verbally and in writing. Other languages could be a merit. As a person you are a natural relationship builder, innovative and skilled in technical calculations. You like to learn new things and like to present technical solutions to an audience. You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working with others, while also being confident taking ownership and finding solutions independently. We offer At Valmet, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and international environment where engineering expertise drives innovation and customer value. We support your professional development through continuous learning opportunities, modern work tools, and meaningful work that contributes to sustainable industrial solutions. We value our people and strive to create a workplace where everyone can grow, contribute, and succeed. Want to know more? Did we catch your interest? Please submit your application through the link provided no later than November 16, 2026. We review applications continuously.  For additional information, please contact Jonas Franzén, Manager, Application and Process, Biomass conversion & mechanical fiber, at jonas.franzen@valmet.com . 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 gl