Software Commissioning Engineering Technician

Location: Lucca

Join a role where you can combine software expertise, automation, and customer interaction to make a real impact. You will commission and optimize converting roll machines, support customers worldwide, and help improve machine performance through advanced PLC, HMI, and software solutions. Working closely with customers and internal technical teams, you will contribute to innovative projects while continuously developing your skills in an international environment.

Your responsibilities

Perform software checkout, commissioning, and startup activities for converting roll machines at customer sites and remotely.

Troubleshoot software, process, machinery, and tooling issues to ensure reliable equipment performance during testing and production.

Carry out maintenance activities, quality checks, and performance reviews while recommending upgrades and spare parts to optimize operations.

Train customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Collaborate with technical teams to improve software programming and develop enhanced automation solutions.

Expectations for you

Technical school diploma or degree in Electronics, Software, Automation, Informatics, or a related field

2–3 years of experience as a Software Technician in manufacturing; experience in the converting industry is an advantage

Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, controls engineering, and machine safety systems, including Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Rockwell platforms

Strong troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and task management skills

Availability and willingness to travel extensively worldwide

Professional proficiency in both English and Italian

To succeed in this role

Success in this position requires strong automation and software expertise, a proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges, and the ability to build trust with customers. You will need to work in a structured way, balance multiple priorities, and maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while delivering results within agreed timelines.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

You will benefit from a structured onboarding program, extensive learning and development opportunities, flexible working hours, a free company canteen, and a strong safety-focused culture.

Salary Range: €31,000–€42,000 gross annual salary (RAL), with classification at C1-C3 level, depending on experience and qualifications.

Employment Contract: Permanent employment under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector (CNEL C011).

Submit your application through the Valmet careers portal attaching your CV. We look forward to learning more about your experience and motivation.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!

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