Summer jobs at Valmet

The application period for summer 2026 starts on January 5, 2026 and ends on February 15, 2026. 

Spend your summer working at Valmet

We offer up to 500 summer trainee positions yearly for students in Finland. Most of the summer trainee positions are available in our production or office sites and are related to different engineering, project management, and R&D fields. We offer summer trainee positions also in procurement, sales and logistics as well as in finance, marketing, IT, and HR.

The application period for summer 2026 is January 5 - February 15, 2026. 

Why should you spend your summer with us?

As a summer trainee at Valmet, you will have an excellent opportunity to get to know an international technology company and gain valuable experience that supports your studies. We offer you:

Safety comes first. We provide you with a work environment that prioritizes safety and responsibility. This is your chance to contribute to a sustainable future, as we know our technology plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change and global warming. If this resonates with your values, you’ll feel right at home with us!

People you can trust. Success is never based on technical excellence alone. It is always built on individuals who are passionate about their work. As a summer trainee you will have an outstanding opportunity to learn and develop your skills within a network of professionals from different fields, countries and cultures.

Close to you. We welcome you as part of our team, where you will support our experts in their daily work. We are there to guide and support you, and your contribution is highly valued. We also offer an excellent onboarding path to support your learning. 

1. Great learning opportunity

2. You get to utilize your skills

3. You get to work on real customer projects

How to apply

  1. Explore the available summer jobs through the application link above. 

  2. Apply for a summer trainee position that best matches your study background by filling in the application form. We offer summer trainee positions available at both our production sites and our offices. Please remember to attach CV to the application. Our summer jobs are available for a period of 1 to 4 months. 

  3. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation message from the system. Once the application period has ended, we will inform you about the status of your application. 

  4. We review the applications, and the most suitable candidates will be invited to a video interview or a face-to-face interview. Interviews will take place during January - March. After the interviews, the selected candidates will be offered summer trainee positions.

  5. We receive thousands of summer job applications annually and do our best to communicate clearly and promptly throughout the selection process. We appreciate your patience and wish you good luck with your job search. We will select our summer trainees by April 15th, 2026, and all applicants will be informed of the outcome by April 16th, 2026. 

Summer job locations in 2026

  • Espoo 
  • Imatra
  • Inkeroinen 
  • Juankoski  
  • Jämsänkoski
  • Jyväskylä  
  • Kajaani 
  • Kauttua 
  • Kemi 
  • Kokkola 
  • Kuopio 
  • Lappeenranta 
  • Lapua  
  • Oulu 
  • Pori
  • Raisio 
  • Rauma 
  • Tampere 
  • Ulvila
  • Valkeakoski  
  • Vantaa  

 

Get to know us

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Meet some of our summer trainees:

Expert insight for young professionals

18. lokak. 2024

As Kari Lindberg prepares to retire in 2025, he reflects on 40+ years in the industry, sharing insights to guide the next generation of professionals.

What is it like to work as a Summer Trainee at Valmet?

28. elok. 2023

We interviewed three of our Summer Trainees and asked this question. Juho Kuusela, Quyen Le, and Elli Haikio shared their summer work experiences with us.

A summer experience as a marketing trainee

24. elok. 2023

Salla was a summer trainee at Valmet, stationed within the Services business line marketing team. Currently a Master's degree student at the University of Jyväskylä, she's entering her fifth year of studies in marketing. Her time at Valmet has been full of enriching learning experiences, and she's eager to share a glimpse of her journey.

Two mechanical engineering students shares their Summer Trainee experiences

28. elok. 2023

Tino Keinänen and Atte Ruokonen are third- and fourth-year mechanical engineering students from LUT University. We asked them what they’ve been up to, and what it’s been like working at Valmet.

Assembling valves: Summer as a Service Technician

6. syysk. 2022

This summer I have been working at Valmet Flow Control, as a Service Technician. My job is to service old valves and actuators and assemble and test new ones.

Come to meet us in the recruitment fairs!

We are attending several recruitment fairs in Finland - come to meet us virtually or in person! 

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