Are you ready for the next step in your career?
Valmet is a global leader providing cutting-edge solutions for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, we are continuously growing and looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Development Mechanical Designer to join our R&D; team in the Converting Roll sector.
Location: Lucca, Italy.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical equipment and devices for Valmet machinery in the Converting Roll sector.
- Create mechanical groups and machine prototypes.
- Perform component sizing and structural analysis using CAE tools.
- Collaborate with other R&D; areas (hardware, software, testing, and assembly) to identify optimal design solutions.
- Research and apply new materials and technologies to enhance product performance and efficiency.
- Provide effective solutions to support both process and product development initiatives.
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 7–10 years of experience in a technical role, preferably within tissue converting machinery.
- Knowledge of 3D CAD (Siemens NX) and CAE tools (Siemens Simcenter).
- Familiarity with SAP and MS Office.
- Excellent knowledge of English and Italian.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Innovation-driven mindset with a focus on results.
- Availability and willingness to travel occasionally.
We offer:
- Work in a global organization with international customers and colleagues, dynamic and modern work environment.
- Be part of an organization committed to innovation and excellence.
- Onboarding plan.
- Huge learning catalog.
- Internal canteen free of charge.
- Flexible working time.
- Safety culture.
- Annual performance review.
Additional information
If you are ready to go forward on your career, send your application with your CV in English via the link provided as soon as possible but no later than November 21st, 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.
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