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Principal Engineer (Industrial Metallurgical Rotating and Tilting Furnaces)(m/w/x)

Essen
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Global mechanical SME for rotating and tilting furnace equipment, supporting business development with custom solutions. PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent expertise in furnace design and operation required. Global employee ownership, flexible work environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • PhD is an advantage
  • Subject Matter Expert in tilting and rotating furnace design
  • Expertise in delivery and operation of tilting and rotating furnaces
  • Leadership as technical authority, senior specialist, or project lead
  • Strong technical knowledge of rotating machinery, hydraulics, gear drives, burners/lances, and high temperature mechanical design
  • Refractory knowledge is an asset
  • Experience delivering full mechanical systems
  • Supporting EPCM and equipment Design & Supply projects
  • Ability to apply sound engineering judgment
  • Ability to challenge designs
  • Ability to interpret complex mechanical analyses
  • Strong communication skills
  • Collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams and client organizations
  • Encouragement to apply even if past experiences don't perfectly align

Tasks

  • Serve as global mechanical subject matter expert for rotating and tilting furnace equipment
  • Support business development with technical expertise for custom equipment solutions
  • Lead global tilting and rotating furnace equipment engineering team
  • Ensure technical excellence and team leadership
  • Plan resources, develop skills, mentor, and manage performance
  • Maintain technical responsibility for detailed design, delivery, and commissioning
  • Design advanced mechanical engineering packages
  • Integrate crucible design and refractory materials
  • Develop hydraulic systems, sealing systems, burners, and lances
  • Design offgas interfaces and gas interfaces
  • Drive research, innovation, and product development in furnace designs
  • Maintain relationships with fabricators and vendors
  • Ensure high-quality, cost-effective equipment design and fabrication
  • Conduct FAT/SAT activities
  • Provide technical assistance for plant integration
  • Support equipment erection, installation, commissioning, and start-up
  • Ensure operational readiness of systems
  • Work with asset performance management teams
  • Improve ongoing performance and operations
  • Manage mechanical integrity, process, and reliability
  • Conduct root cause analysis investigations
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Mentor engineers
  • Build next generation of pyrometallurgical equipment expertise

Work Experience

  • 15 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative

Benefits

Career Advancement

  • Long-term career development

Competitive Pay

  • Global employee ownership

Startup Environment

  • Collaboration with specialists
  • Supportive work environment

Flexible Working

  • Flexible work environment

Informal Culture

  • Inclusive work environment
  • Diversity and inclusion commitment

Other Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Accommodation support
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