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Join us as a Sales Support Engineer and help deliver high-quality proposals and quotations for automation systems including DCS, QCS, and Analyzers/Measurement solutions across the Asia Pacific region. In this role, you will work closely with Solution Managers, Sales teams, and technical experts to develop customer-focused solutions for investment projects, upgrades, and rebuilds. You will gain hands-on exposure to automation technologies, customer interactions, and business development while building a strong foundation in technical sales support. If you are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and motivated to make an impact, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a global environment.\nYour responsibilities\nAssist in promoting automation solutions within the assigned territory and customer base alongside experienced sales professionals.\nPrepare accurate and timely quotations that meet customer technical requirements, commercial conditions, and delivery expectations.\nSupport the development of technical proposals and customer solutions in collaboration with global, area, and country teams.\nRespond to technical inquiries from customers and sales teams regarding automation products and services.\nCollaborate with vendors and purchasing teams to secure optimized costs for bought-out items.\nMaintain proposal records and provide regular updates on customer interactions and sales support activities.\nSupport sales and distribution channel partners in resolving customer order issues and complaints by coordinating with service, finance, and operations teams.\nAssist in configuring solutions based on customer requirements and predefined system specifications.\nPartner with product management and technical experts to ensure solutions are correctly configured and aligned with customer needs.\nContribute to high customer satisfaction through accurate quotations, responsive support, and professional customer engagement. \nExpectations from you\nBachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation Technology.\n2-5 years of experience in the automation industry, working with DCS and/or PLC systems.\nExperience in the pulp and paper industry is advantageous.\nGood understanding of automation systems and customer solution development.\nStrong communication skills in English.\nPresentation and facilitation skills.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.\nStrong attention to detail and a structured approach to preparing quotations and proposals.\nAbility to work independently on daily tasks while following established processes and methods.\nTo succeed in this role\nSuccess in this role comes from your ability to prepare accurate technical quotations, understand customer requirements, and collaborate effectively across multiple teams. You should be comfortable working with automation technologies, managing multiple priorities, and solving day-to-day technical sales challenges independently. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive learning mindset are essential to building trusted relationships with colleagues and customers across the Asia Pacific region.\nWe also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles-practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:\nTake accountability - Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through\nLead with courage - Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly\nBuild on trust - Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety\nCollaborate for growth - Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value \nWe offer\nYou will join a team that supports the delivery of automation solutions for investment projects, upgrades, and rebuilds across the Asia Pacific region. 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