Sulzer

Mechanical Engineer, Sr.

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerSulzer
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

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 (Mechanical) Engineering Expert is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems and components. This role provides expert-level technical leadership in mechanical engineering, ensuring that products meet performance, reliability, and cost targets. The expert collaborates across departments to drive innovation and resolve complex engineering challenges.
This job profile is intended for recognized subject matter experts in a job area. Required to manage large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.

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Lead design, development, and testing and the implementation of innovative products and technologies. The roles is responsible for driving mechanical engineering solutions from product feasibility through implementation into production by collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position combines strong technical expertise, creativity, and project leadership skills to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high quality products.

Principle Duties and Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead mechanical design and development of new products and technologies.
  • Lead mechanical design of product improvements for cost out or consolidation of similar technologies.
  • Generate and evaluate engineering concepts, prototypes, and design alternatives.
  • Performa engineering calculations, simulations, and tolerance analysis.
  • Develop detailed #D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Conduct design verification, validation testing, and root cause analysis.
  • Manage product development projects, schedules, budgets, and milestones.
  • Review and check engineering documentation, specifications and change requests.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Required: BSME Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Desirable: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience:

Required:

8+ years of mechanical engineering in rotating equipment product development, R&D, or advanced engineering environments.

Proven experience leading complex engineering projects from feasibility through implementation.

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a development environment.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and assembly.

Experience with engineering test methods, verification protocols, and data analysis.

Preferred: Project management within a Phase Gate process.

Product design of wastewater screening or treatment equipment.

Skills:

Technical

Required:

Advanced proficiency with CAD software, such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.

Strong understanding of mechanical system design, material science and component selection.

Experience with FEA and other engineering simulation tools.

Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and tolerance stack up analysis.

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office with excellent formula and engineering tool creation in Excel spreadsheets.

Microsoft PowerPoint knowledge and presentation creation.

Preferred: ERP software (Visual or SAP) understanding of BOM structures

AutoDesk Vault

Programming ability in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).

Leadership & Business

Required:

Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Ability to lead technical discussions and influence engineering decisions.

Ability to mentor and coach other team members.

Preferred: Experience with risk management methodologies such as FMEA

What we offer you

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.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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  • Employment typeFull time
  • SenioritySenior
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