Service Engineer, Marine Automation

Are you a service-minded engineer who strive to find custom made solutions to help customers? Then we have a new opportunity for you!           

Valmet is known for its reliable marine automation. We have been intensively present onboard all types of ships where our solutions play an integral role. Our target is to make the vessels greener, more efficient and more profitable, thanks to the use of advanced automation and scrubber solutions.

We are now looking for a Service Engineer within Marine Automation to our office in Norway/Lier or Poland/Gliwice.

As a Service Engineer your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Planning and conduct service on demand, upgrades, retrofits and commissioning for our customers worldwide.

• Analyzing software/hardware failures through remote support to ship-owner / ship personnel on high-end automation systems mainly in the cruise ship market

• Troubleshooting / fault-finding / correction of software and hardware onboard sailing vessels.

• Warranty handling in newly built ships

You will shine in this role, when you have:

• Experience with Automation systems (SCADA)

• Experience within PLC programming

• Experience/knowledge of OOP languages such as C++/C#

• Experience/ knowledge of computer programming/setup/industrial communication standards both serial and TCP/IP (e.g. Modbus, NMEA…)

• Experience/ knowledge of system networks/ network routing/setup of network components

• Experience/ knowledge of industrial Cyber security standards/requirements

• Experience with technical troubleshooting on the computer and electronic equipment

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; automation and programming

• Independent, self-propelled skilled engineer with good prioritization and decision-making skill.

• Eager to learn and overcome challenges with success

• Have good interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a team and good organizational skills

• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing

• Preferably previous experience within the Maritime Industry

• Able to obtain security clearance according to National Security Authority regulations

Knowledge of marine systems/power management systems power plants/engine systems will be considered as an asset. If you are a certified electrician, it’s beneficial.

This position requires a lot of traveling at times, with approximately 80 -100 traveling days annually, on ships or Marine floating devices. Usually accommodated onboard on the vessel/ship.

You need to be able to have English as a working language, any other additional languages are considered an asset. It is also beneficial if you are experienced in working abroad. 

Our offer

In addition to benefitting from a stimulating work environment based on continuous improvement and teamwork, our employees have access to a full range of benefits: group insurance coverage, professional development support and a pension plan, to name a few. We also offer flexible working arrangements.

For more information about this position, you are welcome to contact Global Service Manager, Bartosz Uzieblo, Bartosz.uzieblo@valmet.com. Please note that we do not accept applications via e-mail.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than April 12th, 2025.

When everything works together 

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 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! www.valmet.com/careers