Valmet
Automation Design Engineer
Shrewsbury, MA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$81k-$108kDetected 7 days ago
ComplianceSolidWorksPCB DesignMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCollaborationProblem SolvingActuators
About the role
- Deciding on a new career within Valmet can be an exciting prospect.
- Every day there are teams of Valmet employees around the world who share the feeling of achieving something great - that feeling when everything works together.
- Additional Information Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best.
Responsibilities
- Design and enhance Valvcon™ electric actuator components, including mechanical subassemblies, gearing systems, housings, and mounting interfaces.
- Collaborate with external electronics engineers to integrate PCB assemblies, sensors, limit switches, and digital control modules into actuator designs.
- Support firmware and calibration interface requirements.
- Develop and validate actuator performance related to torque, duty cycle, environmental conditions, and safety certifications.
- Ensure designs are in compliance with NEMA, ATEX, IECEx, and CSA standards.
- Work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure designs are optimized for assembly, manufacturability, and cost.
- Support quality, sourcing, and supplier engagement activities when evaluating new components, suppliers, or materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in product design or automation engineering (preferably electro‑mechanical systems).
- Working knowledge of motors, gearing, sensors, limit switches, industrial electronics, or embedded control hardware.
- Experience with testing methodologies and structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC, FMEA, etc.).
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- Ensure products meet all required certifications and safety standards.
- Why Join Valmet?
- Work on industry-leading actuator technologies used worldwide.
- Join a collaborative R&D environment with significant autonomy and engineering depth.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.
- Contribute to sustainable and intelligent automation solutions shaping the future of flow control.
- We Offer
- We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting with opportunities for continual growth. We're looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers' success. This includes a generous wage starting between $81k-108k/annual* and benefits package that offers a 401k with company match as well as company funded pension.
- Salary range is intended to provide a general guideline. Actual compensation will be determined based on market data, internal equity, and candidate credentials."
- Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and mechanical design fundamentals.
Compensation
- Salary range is intended to provide a general guideline.
Benefits
- This includes a generous wage starting between $81k-108k/annual* and benefits package that offers a 401k with company match as well as company funded pension.
- Actual compensation will be determined based on market data, internal equity, and candidate credentials."
Company info
- We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting with opportunities for continual growth.
- We're looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers' success.
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