Design Engineer

Location: Portland

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary
The Design Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of plant buildings and machinery. This includes establishing standards for pollution control, testing, and maintenance, and recommending new equipment and systems.
This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyze problems. Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member.

SUMMARY:

Assists in the design of centrifugal pumps, components, and equipment. Prepares basic design studies, calculations, drawings, Bills of Materials, and other engineering documents in accordance with customer requirements and department policies and procedures. Works under the technical direction of Lead Engineers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Prepares engineering details and drawings using CAD, Bills of Materials and

engineering specifications to enable the complete manufacturing of pump products.

· Performs designs and layouts of standardized pump components, assemblies, and

equipment.

· Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, procedures, and related materials.

· Checks and approves drawings prepared by CAD drafters.

· Performs design calculations to validate design layouts.

· Participates in administrative functions of the department, including order and design

review meetings.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Adheres to company and department policies, procedures, and standards

· Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide LEAN and EHS

Management System which includes following all safety, health and environmental

policies and procedures. Supports and cooperates in company-wide Quality

Management effort.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· None.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent training and experience

· 0-3 years experience in the design of rotating equipment or equivalent experience

· Good computer skills, mechanical drafting skills using CAD and reading/writing skills

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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