Design Engineer

Join Our Team as a Design Engineer.

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individuals needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise as our new Design Engineer.

Responsibilities

As a Design Engineer, you are responsible design, development and documentation of various system elements which make up the products of the Valmet - Biddeford. Responsibilities include the completion of design and production documentation within established engineering schedules and budgets. This person must also ensure that designs meet customer performance expectations, process and structural requirements, as well as our internal goals for product quality, safety and cost.

What will you do at Valmet?

• Develop design concepts, layouts and other engineering documentation for various system elements working with Project Managers, Structural Engineers, Process Engineers, other Designers and Manufacturing staff to assure designs meet customer expectations, performance criteria and cost targets.

• Perform basic design and structural analysis of system elements and components to ensure that designs meet application criteria for static loading, dynamic loading and service life. Provide calculations to structural engineers for verification.

• Effectively manage design hours, budgets and other engineering activities to assure assigned engineering work is completed on time and within established budgets.

• Provides design leadership on small projects.

• Utilize existing designs, design standards, drafting standards and CAD practices so project costs are reduced, lead times are shortened and manufacturing issues are minimized.

• Assist Project Managers in the preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

• Assist in the development of universally acceptable design and drafting standards which are accurate and easily implemented by both internal and external "customers".

• Position may require travel up to 15% for field measure-up trips, on-site troubleshooting, or installation advisory support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 2 years design experience in a similar manufacturing business.

• Must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD and a 3D software. Preferred to have experience using Catia V6 / 3DExperience.

• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication technologies is also preferred.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

We offer

Valmet offers a dynamic work environment that is team-oriented, international and focused on growth. We value and encourage an innovative culture that suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic environment. All this comes with a competitive wage and a generous benefits package that includes a company funded pension plan, and 401k with company match.

Please note than any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

Where everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 20,000 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

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Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.