Hydraulics Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City

Remote Type: No

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Hydraulics Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT

Our team is searching for Hydraulics Engineering experts to join our team in Salt Lake. We have a need for more entry level to Senior Engineers that will help lead the next generation of pumps at Weir!

What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges in slurry movement. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do
⦿ Hydraulic Design & Innovation: Lead the hydraulic design and application evaluation of centrifugal slurry pumps using computational methods such as CFD to improve performance and wear life. Daily tasks include developing and optimizing hydraulic designs, validating simulation models through prototyping and trials, and supporting the creation of predicted performance curves. Success means delivering innovative, high-performance pump designs that meet quality and cost targets.
⦿ Project Leadership & Management: Act as a strong project manager within both Waterfall and Agile environments, supervising and coordinating projects to meet cost and delivery goals. Lead technical enquiries, meetings, and presentations, ensuring clear communication and action management.
⦿ Technical Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all designs comply with global standards by maintaining accurate records, conducting design reviews, and generating engineering reports. Take ownership of office procedures and policies to uphold engineering best practices.
⦿ Team Collaboration & Subcontractor Liaison: Work collaboratively as a team player, leading designers and engineers, and liaising with subcontract engineering services to drive process and quality improvements.
⦿ Technology Advancement: Champion the use and development of CFD and other hydraulic design tools as key analysis and design resources within the department and Weir Minerals division.
⦿ Travel Requirements: Up to 5% travel to support project needs and collaboration.
⦿ Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
⦿ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering field.
⦿ Significant experience in hydraulic design, preferably with centrifugal pumps and slurry pump applications.
⦿ Proven expertise in hydraulic testing, data validation, and CFD simulation.
⦿ Strong project management skills with experience leading engineering teams and projects.

Nice-to-haves:
⦿ Experience in turbomachinery design.
⦿ Familiarity with FMEA, DFMA, and cost minimization methods.
⦿ Background in Project Management Related Tools
⦿ Experience liaising with subcontract engineering services and driving quality improvements.

Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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