Metallurgist / Senior Metallurgist

• Metso seeks a Metallurgist / Senior Metallurgist to join the MINPS Process Development team in Pori, Finland, with a hybrid working model.
• You will plan and execute beneficiation test work, develop and optimize mineral processing flowsheets, participate in pilot campaigns, and translate experimental data into practical process recommendations.
• Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in minerals processing, metallurgy or a related field, with experience in test work or process development, strong analytical and communication skills, and fluency in English.
• The role offers competitive compensation and performance-based incentives, hybrid flexibility, wellbeing programs, and opportunities for professional growth.

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 10/15/2026

We are looking for a Metallurgist / Senior Metallurgist to join our MINPS Process Development team in the Minerals business area. In this role, you will contribute to the development of mineral processing technologies, customer test work, research and development activities, and innovation projects, helping transform experimental results into valuable process knowledge and practical solutions for customers.

You will report to the Director, Minerals Processing, and the role location is Pori, Finland, with a hybrid working model available.

Team you will belong to

You will join the MINPS Process Development team at the Metso Research Center in Pori. The team focuses on process technology development, customer test work, research and development, and innovation projects within Minerals Processing. The team plays an important role in developing and validating mineral processing flowsheets from laboratory-scale testing through piloting and industrial application while supporting the advancement of Metso technologies.

The team works closely with laboratory technicians, metallurgists, and technical experts across Metso, with an increasing focus on digitalization, data-driven test work, automation, and new approaches to generating process knowledge from experimental data.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute beneficiation test work together with laboratory technicians, including data analysis, interpretation, and technical reporting.
• Develop and optimize mineral processing flowsheets for customer projects across a variety of commodities and applications.
• Produce instructions and procedures for laboratory testing and pilot campaigns.
• Apply and further develop mineral processing laboratory methods, from sample preparation and characterization to concentration technologies.
• Utilize process simulation and data analysis tools, including mass balance calculations and HSC simulation.
• Participate in pilot campaigns, site activities, and commissioning work as required.
• Contribute to research and development, technology development, continuous improvement initiatives, and the advancement of data-driven ways of working.
• Take responsibility for customer test work projects, coordinating technical activities while managing project scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables.
• Work directly with Metso customers throughout projects, from understanding their technical challenges and defining test programs to presenting results, discussing findings, and recommending next steps.

What you'll bring

• Master’s degree in Minerals Processing, Mineral Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of mineral beneficiation technologies and their practical application.
• Experience in mineral processing test work, process development, research and development, plant operations, engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret experimental data, challenge assumptions, and translate findings into practical process recommendations.
• Ability to communicate technical results clearly and produce high-quality technical and scientific documentation.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working with customers, laboratory personnel, and technical specialists.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click "Apply now" to submit your application.

For more information, please contact Matthew Hicks at matthew.hicks(at)metso.com or +358 40 621 6444.

Please submit your application as soon as possible and include your salary expectation. Applications will be reviewed during the application period, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified.We kindly ask all candidates to submit their applications through our recruitment system, as applications sent by email will not be considered.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

metso.com