Would you like to know more about how to utilize automation technology in a global company?  

If you thrive when you get to work with industrial context, automation, process optimization and reducing various industries’ environmental impact, we might have interesting summer job opportunities available for you. 

You will participate in delivery projects and service assignments for clients within the energy & process, and pulp & board industries, supporting automation engineering teams. In addition, we offer roles in product development, customer service, UI/UX design, and data-driven solutions. 

Your tasks may include application or system engineering, system initialization, data processing and analytics, reporting or maintenance. Additionally, you might assist in executing projects, providing support in application testing, documentation and field engineering. From R&D side, you will contribute to software development, hardware and software testing, or electronic design. 

These summer jobs are available in our Imatra, Jyväskylä, Kemi, Kuopio, Lappeenranta, Oulu, Pori, Raisio, Rauma, and Tampere offices. 

What do we expect from you? 

Whether you study Automation Technology, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Technology, Computer science, Information technology or a related field in University of Applied Sciences or University, these positions could be perfect for you!  

We expect you to have fluent English skills and a good knowledge of IT programs and applications commonly used in your field of studies. We value an independent approach to work, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to learn and absorb entities. You are outgoing, adaptable, and eager to explore new ideas. Additionally, you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. 

Completed occupational safety- and first aid training, as well as SFS 6002 electrical safety training, are considered an advantage. 

You are passionate about learning new skills and you are willing to share your fresh ideas with us. Your flexibility to do a variety of work assignments is often needed. 

Why spend your summer with us? 

Kick-start your career with hands-on experience at a global technology leader! As a Summer Trainee, you’ll enjoy networking events, fun summer activities, hobby clubs, and a supportive work environment with modern tools. We offer a 1–4 month paid trainee period, lunch allowance, occupational health care, and a salary based on the technology industry’s trainee table. No prior experience? No problem – we’ll provide a comprehensive onboarding to help you succeed. 

Did we catch your interest? 

We will start filling positions already during the application period, so hurry up and apply, by 15th February 2026, at the latest! All applicants will be informed of the results by 16 April 2026. 

For more details, check out Summer Jobs at Valmet. 

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  

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