We are seeking a Project Engineer, QCS to be based in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. This position reports to the
Engineering Manager, QMS Projects.
In this role, you will be responsible for the technical delivery of Quality Control Systems (QCS), working both independently and collaboratively within a team. The role involves primarily office-based work, with assignments in paper mill environments as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning of the project with the
project manager with respect to the goals of the project, overall scheduling, risk analysis/contingency plan, and installation checklists.
- Participates in the Definition phase of the project (Internal/external kick-off meetings, responsibilities, system definition, customer communication, freezing dates)
- Takes the lead role in system initialization and configuration by internal and external resources.
- Organizes and runs the internal testing and customer Factory Acceptance Testing
- Takes lead role in managing site work:
+ Responsible for site safety
+ Coordinates work schedules for on-site personnel
+ Handles customer communication including safety, progress reports , and site schedules
+ Handles change requests together with the project manager
+ Ensures that the delivery meets the customer's expectations, including:
+ Commissioning of sensors and measurements ii. Successful implementation of all delivered quality controls iii. Customer training iv. Successful completion of performance guarantees
+ Manages the punch list for timely completion
- Finalize system documentation and arrange for preparation of commissioning reports, including value/ROI delivered
- Provides feedback of customer's comments for customer satisfaction assessment
- Participates in transfer to service
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or
Electrical Engineering
- Additional qualifications in Paper Technology or relevant experience in a paper mill are highly preferred
- 2-3 years of experience in project engineering and execution (including logic development)
- Strong knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Quality Control Systems (QCS)
- Hands-on experience in pulp and paper processes, plant operations, and maintenance, including installation, commissioning, FAT, control tuning, and system optimization
- Familiarity with cross-directional and machine-directional control techniques
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with BricsCAD is a plus
- Strong English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required depending on the project
- Valid driving license (car ownership is an advantage)
- Ability to read technical drawings is preferred
- Candidates must not require a work permit to work in Vietnam.
What We Offer
We offer a rewarding career opportunity within a global leader in the pulp, paper, and energy industries. You will have the opportunity to develop professionally and contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.
If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, please submit your application and CV via the link provided by June 30, 2026.
About Valmet
Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Through our automation systems and flow control solutions, we serve a wide range of process industries.
With over 17,000 professionals worldwide, we are committed to improving our customers' performance every day. Valmet has over 220 years of industrial history, with net sales of approximately EUR 5.1 billion in 2024. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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