Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Division: Minerals

Location:Madison WI, or Salt Lake City UT

Onsite

Purpose of Role:

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for helping design and develop our market leading slurry pumps. They will be a vital part of the growth of the Weir Minerals product line, working on the mechanical design, structural integrity, and technology support while also tasked with developing new methods to improve cost, performance, overall product wear life and team development.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focus Area: Develop products and enhancements to help with the execution of engineering strategies, plans, and programs consistent with departmental goals.
• Focus Area: Provide mechanical calculations, analysis and simulations from basic first principles following established design practices. Conduct FEA with boundary conditions and applied loads to confirm sound design and application.
• Focus Area: Work from design concepts to detailed/final production drawings by producing 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings where necessary or applicable; using NX, Teamcenter, SAP, and related platforms.
• Focus Area: Identify and ensure compliance to applicable standards, specifications, regulations and industry standards and ensure Weir equipment meets those requirements.
• Focus Area: Collaborate with other engineers and designers to reinforce a team structured environment and develop technical communications to support business sustainability.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Engineering with a Mechanical emphasis.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience with engineering product design and development.
• Experience with mechanical analysis of rotating equipment.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

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