Mechanical Design Engineer (m/f/d) Process Plant Engineering

Our client is an internationally engineering and plant construction company located in Salzburg. For several decades, the company has been developing and delivering sophisticated process and production plants for customers worldwide. Projects cover the entire lifecycle, from the initial process concept and detailed engineering through to on-site commissioning. Employees benefit from the combination of international projects, short decision-making processes and the collaborative environment of a hands-on organization. This opportunity is aimed at mid-level candidates with a background in Mechanical Design Engineering.

• Design and development of process plant components, vessels, tanks, equipment and custom-engineered solutions for international plant engineering projects
• Creation of 3D models, manufacturing and assembly drawings, as well as technical documentation using modern CAD systems
• Translation of customer and process requirements into practical and efficient mechanical design solutions
• Preparation of technical specifications and continuous development of engineering and design standards
• Modification and optimisation of existing designs, as well as participation in the development of proprietary equipment and special engineering solutions
• Close collaboration with process engineering, project management, suppliers and external manufacturing partners
• Support during technical inspections, quality audits, installation activities and acceptance tests to ensure successful project execution
• Participation in international plant engineering projects from concept development and detailed design through to commissioning
• Independent execution of design tasks within a dynamic project environment with evolving technical requirements

• Completed technical education (technical college, university of applied sciences or university degree) in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline
• Professional experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within plant engineering, equipment design, machinery engineering or the process industry, preferably in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food or related process sectors
• Solid experience with 3D CAD systems such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX or comparable design software
• Experience in creating technical drawings, bills of materials, specifications and supporting engineering documentation
• Understanding of equipment design, welded structures and complex mechanical assemblies
• Strong initiative and a hands-on approach to solving technical challenges independently and pragmatically
• Resilience and flexibility when dealing with changing project requirements and design modifications
• Business fluent English skills, both written and spoken
• German language skills are considered an advantage
• Structured, solution-oriented and self-reliant working style
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel within Europe for supplier inspections, site visits and commissioning activities

• Opportunity to actively support projects from the planning phase through to commissioning
• International projects with a high degree of technical complexity
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• A collaborative and family-oriented working environment rather than corporate structures
• Annual gross salary ranging from EUR 55,000 to EUR 78,000, depending on qualifications and professional experience (suitable for both junior and experienced candidates)
• Flexible working hours, short Fridays and home-office opportunities subject to project requirements
• Excellent accessibility by public transport and car
• Free company parking or climate ticket
• Private accident insurance
• Support for professional and personal development activities
• High degree of responsibility and direct interaction with decision-makers
• Diverse tasks with significant technical depth
• Free German language courses for employees without German language skills