Career stories

Get inspired and learn more about working at Valmet through these career stories!

Insights 14.03.2025 Career story

That feeling when mechanics spark an engineering passion

Rosário Malheiro, Condition Monitoring Specialist, has paved a path marked by challenges, learning, and achievements. In this interview she shares her journey, the difficulties and rewards of a career in engineering, and offers valuable advice for those wishing to pursue this field.

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Insights 13.03.2025 Career story

That feeling when…field service equals success

Expert field service goes beyond maintenance. Discover how Valmet’s team, led by Derrick Pinnow, ensures peak performance for critical paper machine components with hands-on expertise and cutting-edge technology.

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Insights 11.02.2025 Career story

That feeling when…your team’s precision drives production

From experience to excellence: With 15 years in manufacturing, Chuck Northam plays a key role in optimizing production at Valmet’s Neenah facility.

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Insights 16.12.2024 Career story

Enhancing skills at NC State University’s pulp and paper workshop

Valmet employees in North America recently attended the Hands-on Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics at NC State University, gaining valuable insights into the entire pulp and paper manufacturing process.

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Insights 13.12.2024 Career story

That feeling when...your team feels like family

Discover how Meghan Ross connects numbers and people to drive Valmet's success.

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Insights 11.12.2024 Career story

That feeling when...purpose and opportunity drive team success

At Valmet, Angie Coenen drives team success through dedication and leadership.

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Insights 18.10.2024 Career story

Celebrating 50 years of dedication: Dennis Gagne’s journey at Valmet

Celebrating five decades of dedication and excellence! Dennis Gagne marks 50 years with Valmet, showcasing an inspiring journey from Stockroom Helper to a key contributor to our success.

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Insights 18.10.2024 Career story

Expert insight for young professionals

As Kari Lindberg prepares to retire in 2025, he reflects on 40+ years in the industry, sharing insights to guide the next generation of professionals.

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Insights 16.10.2024 Career story

That feeling when...leadership and teamwork drive Valmet's success

Discover how Greg Michiels, Senior Engineering Manager at Valmet, has been driving success and innovation in the pulp and paper industry for over 35 years.

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Insights 08.10.2024 Career story

Learning and Growing in a Global Company

Luis Gaona works as a Marketing and Communications Trainee at Valmet in Chile. One of the biggest lessons he learned during his journey was surprising and interesting!

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Insights 19.09.2024 Career story

From Tech Curiosity to Coding

Tiago Gadonski Cordeiro is a software developer with a strong passion for technology. He is taking part of Valmet’s Internship Program in Brazil. In this article he shares his professional journey and experiences of the program.

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Insights 16.08.2024 Career story

Engineering insights from Pulp & Energy Graduate Trainees

As part of our university collaboration work, Valmet team in India welcomed Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET’s) in October 2023. Let's hear what kind of experience it has been for Ms. S Manisha and Mr. M Sudhakar!

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Insights 31.07.2024 Career story

That feeling when...collaboration at Valmet can inspire your career

Meet Ryan Long, Director of Sales, Automation, North America. In this Employee Spotlight, discover how his commitment to people and innovation drives success in the pulp and paper industry at Valmet.

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Insights 24.07.2024 Career story

That feeling when...you engineer the path forward

Explore the inspiring journey of Mateus Argenton do Amaral, an Application Engineer at Valmet, in our Employee Spotlight series. Discover his expertise in refiner segments and what it means to be a proud 'Valmeteer.'

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Insights 12.07.2024 Career story

Empowering excellence: The Valmet Spare Parts Academy

Valmet's Spare Parts Academy boosts our employees' technical skills in pulp, paper, board, and tissue technologies. We are committed to continuous improvement and exceptional service!

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Insights 18.06.2024 Career story

Project management insights from a trainee

Valmet’s Project Professional Trainee Program for 2024 kicked off in April. Karoliina, who studies Information Systems at the University of Jyväskylä, shared some of her thoughts after working as a trainee for a couple of months.

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Insights 04.06.2024 Career story

That feeling when...Valmet’s innovation, growth, and community come together

At Valmet North America, our employees drive our success through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. This month, we spotlight Donna Rundquist, ROL End to End Area Implementation Owner, who has been a vital part of our team since 1988.

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Insights 15.05.2024 Article

That feeling when...bridging expertise and customer care

Discover the latest edition of our Employee Spotlight Series, shining a light on Mike Mihaylov, the dedicated Project & Product Manager at Rolls, NA.

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Insights 01.05.2024 Article

Two Valmet employees among the ten most inventive women in Sweden

Elin Engqvist (Application Engineer, Tissue Application) and Maria Vennerström (Manager, Bleaching and Analysis) are named on a list* of the ten most inventive women in Sweden published by the Swedish Patent Office. Valmet is very proud to have two employees on this list and the patent department has conducted an interview with Elin and Maria to find out what makes a good inventor.

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Insights 25.04.2024 Career story

Transition from Jewelry Design to Heavy Machinery

Juhani Salonen started his career as a jewelry designer but later realized that design, creativity, and craftsmanship also have a place in heavy machinery. Read Juhani's inspiring career story!

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