Internship - Implementation of Digital Solutions in Process Industry (m/f/x)

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 03/08/2026

Introduction

We are seeking an internship student to join our Minerals Digital APC team for 6 months. You will be responsible for supporting the development of digital solutions, which involves concept development, implementation, and testing of algorithms for our digital products. Your role plays a crucial part in the development of digital solutions, which will contribute to the performance of our process plants and process equipment. In this position, you will report to Steffen Haus, Director MCP technologies.

This position is mainly located in Oberursel.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of process engineers working on digital solutions in the Metals Refining Products & Customers department dedicated to the implementation of Advanced Process Control (APC) solution for our process technologies. We are currently working on algorithms to enhance the monitoring of gas cleaning and sulfuric acid process technology.

We work closely together with internal stakeholders, such as colleagues in the APC team, as well as gas cleaning and sulfuric acid process experts. Our team culture is all about team spirit and collaboration to reach our common goal of improving our process technologies with digital solutions. The members in our team are located in Sweden, Finland, and Germany.

What you’ll do

• Work with process plant technology topics with a focus on operations
• Test and improve algorithms for digital solutions
• Participate in preparing technical roll-out of prototype implementations
• Use python as well as our own programming environment for digital solutions
• Interpret the results and discuss ideas and concepts with the international digitalization team

Who you are

• A student close to the Bachelor or Master Thesis in process engineering, or similar
• You have particular interest in process technology data and data analysis
• You have experience in programming (Matlab, Python, or similar)
• You have a good understanding of process data in general, and create algorithms using process data
• You are able to convert a concept into an algorithm, and you can interpret the results of e.g., different algorithm configuration parameters

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.
• 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.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to send your full application including current university grades and CV via our portal.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Steffen Haus, Director MCP Technologies: steffen.haus@metso.com

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 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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