Solution Manager (Automation)

Location: Tampere, Finland

Company

hirify.global delivers technologies, services, automation, and flow control solutions to industrial customers worldwide, supported by more than 225 years of experience and over 19,000 professionals.

What you will do

• Own and develop the automation, quality control, and process optimization solution and offering portfolio for paper and board converting.
• Define and drive technology and offering roadmaps based on customer needs, market developments, and business opportunities.
• Coordinate development activities with R&D and product organizations.
• Support sales teams with process expertise and solution positioning throughout the sales cycle.
• Monitor customer requirements, market trends, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and development needs.
• Develop scalable concepts and new business opportunities that create customer value and support long-term growth.

Requirements

• Background in production, process engineering, technical customer support, or another customer-facing technical role within the converting industry.
• Experience in corrugated board, extrusion coating, self-adhesive laminating, specialty paper, or broader roll-to-roll converting.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality requirements, and industrial operations.
• Experience working with customers and translating operational needs into practical solutions.
• Ability to combine technical understanding with business and market awareness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 30–50 days annually.

Nice to have

• Interest in business development, offering management, and growth initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position based in Tampere, Finland.
• Work closely with customers, sales, product development, and business leaders.
• Opportunity to influence future technologies, offerings, and market direction in paper and board converting.
• Inclusive international environment where diverse perspectives support innovation.

Hiring process

• Submit an application including a salary request by November 15, 2026.
• Additional information is available from Joonas Kääriäinen via the hirify.global email format provided in the posting.