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Hardware Engineer

Valmet
Owings Mills, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Mar 2026

About the role

Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner in the Owings Mills, MD region?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals as a Hardware Engineer.

As a Hardware Engineer you must have the ability to potentially handle multiple assignments, collaborate with others as well as work independently. Must be able to form professional relationships and have good written and verbal communications skills. A self-managed style and the ability to routinely prioritize and organize work are required.

Requirements:

  • Expert at plant instrumentation, testing and calibration.

  • Expert at all things electronic, electrical (power & grounding).

  • Expert at I/O subsystems.

    MTL/GE/Emerson 8000 I/O a big plus.

  • Expert at DCS & HMI design.

  • D3 Control system knowledge a plus.

  • Expert at I/O panel/cabinet design and fabrication.

  • Excellent mechanical, troubleshooting, network, communications and wiring skills required with attention to detail.

Expectations:

  • Bachelor’s degree 7+ years’ or with associates degree 10+ years’ experience quoting small to large plant control systems.

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Knowledge of algorithm design and programming logic

  • Exhibit proficient problem-solving capabilities

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

  • To be successful in this role, you must be self-guided and have a strong work ethic.

  • This position requires a valid driver’s license. 

  • This position will require total attendance in our Owings Mills facility.

  • Travel required.

We offer  
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information 
Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best.  At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.
To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.  

When everything works together  
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.  With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.  Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how, and above all, teamwork.  Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers

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