Manager - Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Are you passionate about leading engineering teams and guiding them on Engineering projects? Join us as a Manager, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EI&C) Engineering and lead the way of Pulp, Energy and Circularity business!

Valmet’s Pulp, Energy and Circularity (PEC) business area is at the forefront of delivering advanced technologies and services for the global pulp, bioenergy, and circular economy sectors. We enable our customers to optimize performance, reduce environmental impact, and drive long-term value through innovative, resource-efficient solutions. Join a team where industrial expertise meets strategic sustainability and contributes to transforming the way industries operate.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Manager to join our Project Execution (PEx), Global Engineering team! With the support of your team members, you will lead EI&C project execution, manage resources, and ensure harmonized ways of working, including shared work initiatives with other locations, and contribute to strategic development and continuous improvement.

You can be located in Sundvall, Gothenburg and Karlstad (Sweden) or Copenhagen (Denmark).

Your responsibilities

Your role includes supporting delivery projects and sales phases, resourcing, participating in design reviews, and coordinating deviations from product standards within EI&C disciplines. You will be responsible for cost estimation, scheduling, and quality assurance of engineering activities, while mentoring and guiding your team to meet project goals.

You will report to Manager, EI&C Engineering Scandinavia and will be part of the PEC PEx Process and EI&C Engineering Management Team.

Who is the candidate we are looking for?

• BSc/MSc in engineering (Electrical, Automation or similar field).
• At least 5 years of experience in EI&C engineering, preferably within the pulp and energy sector.
• Strong leadership, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate globally and being able to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to mentor and guide teams.
• Proficiency in English and Swedish.
• Willingness and availability to travel at least 20% of your working time.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through

Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly

Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety

Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment with meaningful projects that support industrial efficiency. The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. You will also benefit from competitive compensation, bonus plan, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities and many other wellness and leisure benefits.

Additional information

If you have any questions regarding the role and its responsibilities, get in touch with your future manager Robert Henriksson: robert.henriksson@valmet.com. Please note that we do not accept applications via e-mail.

Submit your CV through our recruiting channel Valmet Careers no later than November 5, 2026.

We perform background checks and alcohol/drug testing for all employees in Sweden, in line with our commitment to a safe and secure workplace.  

We kindly decline any assistance from recruitment and staffing agencies.

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 global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!

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