Summer Trainee, Process Performance Developement

Join an industry leader in driving positive change through the sustainable use of the world's natural resources.

As a Summer Trainee, you'll work in an inclusive and open atmosphere, collaborate with dedicated colleagues, and be supported on your growth journey. This is your chance to apply your studies in practice, deepen your business understanding, and develop valuable skills while building a professional network. Explore the various opportunities in engineering, sales, IT, marketing, logistics, HR, R&D, and more, and realize your potential at Metso in the summer of 2026.

Job posting end date: 02/01/2026

As a Summer Trainee – Process Performance Development, you will:

Collect and validate process data from thickener and filtration units from the current installed base

Analyze performance trends and correlations between thickener and filtration efficiency

Define and calculate sustainability KPIs (e.g.: water recovery, energy reduction)

Work with Product managers and Process Metallurgists to benchmark site performance against internal best practices to identify process improvement opportunities

Develop basic process scenarios using HSC Sim to model upgrade options and conduct preliminary life cycle assessments

Who you are

A higher degree study background in for example Process Metallurgy, Geology, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant degree

A positive and can-do mindset and a proactive approach to work

Eagerness to learn more, develop, and succeed in the role.

A customer-focused and innovative mindset, and problem-solving skills

An ability to work as part of a team, while also working independently on certain tasks.

Basic experience with HSC Sim

What's in it for you

An exciting position in the Beneficiation, Dewatering and Hydrometallurgy team of Metso's Services Business Area. You will get a chance to work with professionals of the local Process Performance team, where your team will support your growth. You will have great opportunities to develop your expertise by learning how modernizations and process optimizations are used to enhance performance and sustainability targets in Mineral Processing Plants. Many of our summer trainees continue their employment with us part-time, full-time, or with their thesis after the summer.

We offer benefits, such as healthcare, Epass Flex, Auntie mental well-being service, flexible working times, buddy support, learning opportunities, and networking and social activities in all our locations throughout the summer.

The expected monthly salary for our full-time trainee roles is between euros per month. The exact monthly salary for each role is based on the candidate's number of completed academic credits and job location.

Our Summer Trainee positions are primarily targeted at students currently studying at, or recently graduated from, an educational institution in Finland, as well as Finnish students pursuing their studies abroad. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or relocation services for these positions.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click 'Apply now' to leave your application. The application period closes on February 1st, 2026. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we will start processing the applications already during the application period and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.