Mechanical Design Engineer (m/f/d) Process Plant Engineering
Introduction
Our client is an internationally engineering and plant construction company located in Salzburg. For several decades, the company has been developing and delivering sophisticated process and production plants for customers worldwide. Projects cover the entire lifecycle, from the initial process concept and detailed engineering through to on-site commissioning. Employees benefit from the combination of international projects, short decision-making processes and the collaborative environment of a hands-on organization. This opportunity is aimed at mid-level candidates with a background in Mechanical Design Engineering.
Your tasks
Design and development of process plant components, vessels, tanks, equipment and custom-engineered solutions for international plant engineering projects
Creation of 3D models, manufacturing and assembly drawings, as well as technical documentation using modern CAD systems
Translation of customer and process requirements into practical and efficient mechanical design solutions
Preparation of technical specifications and continuous development of engineering and design standards
Modification and optimisation of existing designs, as well as participation in the development of proprietary equipment and special engineering solutions
Close collaboration with process engineering, project management, suppliers and external manufacturing partners
Support during technical inspections, quality audits, installation activities and acceptance tests to ensure successful project execution
Participation in international plant engineering projects from concept development and detailed design through to commissioning
Independent execution of design tasks within a dynamic project environment with evolving technical requirements
Your profile
Completed technical education (technical college, university of applied sciences or university degree) in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline
Professional experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within plant engineering, equipment design, machinery engineering or the process industry, preferably in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food or related process sectors
Solid experience with 3D CAD systems such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX or comparable design software
Experience in creating technical drawings, bills of materials, specifications and supporting engineering documentation
Understanding of equipment design, welded structures and complex mechanical assemblies
Strong initiative and a hands-on approach to solving technical challenges independently and pragmatically
Resilience and flexibility when dealing with changing project requirements and design modifications
Business fluent English skills, both written and spoken
German language skills are considered an advantage
Structured, solution-oriented and self-reliant working style
Willingness to undertake occasional business travel within Europe for supplier inspections, site visits and commissioning activities
We offer
Opportunity to actively support projects from the planning phase through to commissioning
International projects with a high degree of technical complexity
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
A collaborative and family-oriented working environment rather than corporate structures
Annual gross salary ranging from EUR 55,000 to EUR 78,000 , depending on qualifications and professional experience (suitable for both junior and experienced candidates)
Flexible working hours, short Fridays and home-office opportunities subject to project requirements
Excellent accessibility by public transport and car
Free company parking or climate ticket
Private accident insurance
Support for professional and personal development activities
High degree of responsibility and direct interaction with decision-makers
Diverse tasks with significant technical depth
Free German language courses for employees without German language skills