Summer Trainee, Process Data Analysis for Tools & Processes, Pulp Operations

During the summer you will gain valuable work experience to support your studies. We offer versatile tasks in an international company that is committed to sustainable development. We are frontrunners in developing renewable products and we create a future beyond fossils. Join us!

We are now looking for a Summer Trainee, Process Data Analysis for Tools & Processes, Pulp Operations, based in Lappeenranta.

Greetings from your future manager

As a Summer Trainee, Process Data Analysis in our team you will have an opportunity to develop your analytical skills in mill environment. You will learn how to analyze production process performance, create soft sensors for process controls and KPI indicators for mill efficiency and quality. You will also get introduced to pulp making processes and have possibility to utilize your technical skills in practice. We are looking forward to welcoming you to grow with us! Mika Kosonen, Senior Manager, Tools & Processes, Pulp Operations 

What you will do

Exact content of the work will be determined by your skills and needs of on-going development projects. Your work will contain elements from the following areas:

• Process data analysis (time series analysis)
• Development of process soft-sensors and KPI-indicators
• Supporting UPM Digi & Data development projects
• Tuning and development of advanced process control systems

Who you are

• You are a self-motivated and results-driven person who is willing to learn new things
• You are computational engineering, automation engineering, or other relevant area student who has already advanced in your studies
• You have hands-on technical skills in time series data analysis and dynamic process modeling
• You have practical experience on Matlab, Python and JavaScript
• Practical knowledge on pulp making process is an asset
• You communicate well in both in Finnish and English

We will onboard you to your tasks, as well as the rules and ways of working in our workplace. From your first day, you are a full member of our working community, and we encourage you to be active, learn, and ask questions about your work. 

What do we offer?

• Safety and well-being - We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment.
• A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils!' We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally.
• Development opportunities - We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Are you ready?

Read more about summer jobs, timeline and applying on www.upm.com/summer or www.upm.com/kesa in Finnish. New positions can still be opened during application period.

Summer recruitment application period ends February 14, 2025. Attachments (CV and Cover letter) will be added simultaneously on our application template.

Notice that you cannot modify your application after submitting by yourself. Submit your application as soon as possible, positions might be filled already before the application period ends.

For support with your application please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +358204146600.

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland.

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