Product Engineer, Smelting Aftermarket (Automation)

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: May 20th

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Product Automation Engineer to join our Smelting aftermarket team. This position is ideal for candidates with a couple of years of engineering experience in heavy industry, who are ready to further advance their careers in engineering and product development. In this role, you will be leading and designing the product development for Metso equipment as well as third-party systems.

You will report to the Aki Laaninen, Senior Manager, Product Engineering. 

This position is preferably based in Espoo, Finland, but we are also open to considering Lappeenranta, Oberursel, or Skellefteå. 

This position could include up to 20% travel.

What you’ll do

• Partner with local market teams to collect and analyze field data for product development.
• Collaborate directly with customers on projects to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Drive innovation in smelting products through hands-on support and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Share your expertise by training Metso colleagues—both formally and informally.
• Design new components, upgrades and modernizations to existing products and automation systems.
• Take on additional responsibilities that contribute to team and project success.

 Who you are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering or a related field, along with 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• You are proficient in Siemens TIA Portal and ideally also have experience with PCS 7; you are comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• You have a solid understanding of smelting operations, automation systems, and industrial processes, with familiarity in metallurgy, instrumentation, and electrification considered an advantage.
• You work independently, take ownership of your tasks, and apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills in your work.
• You have experience working with customers, including technical discussions and the ability to identify and address customer needs.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and presentations, and collaborate confidently across different levels of the organization.
• You are well organized and capable of managing your tasks and projects in a structured and efficient manner.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click 'Apply now' to leave your application by May 20th.

Please note that we will start sceening the applications already during the application period, and the selection will be made as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For additional information, please contact Aki Laaninen, aki.laaninen(at)metso.com

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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