Design Engineer

About the role 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.

Job Summary The Design Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of plant buildings and machinery. This includes establishing standards for pollution control, testing, and maintenance, and recommending new equipment and systems. This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyze problems. Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member.

SUMMARY: Assists in the design of centrifugal pumps, components, and equipment. Prepares basic design studies, calculations, drawings, Bills of Materials, and other engineering documents in accordance with customer requirements and department policies and procedures. Works under the technical direction of Lead Engineers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares engineering details and drawings using CAD, Bills of Materials and engineering specifications to enable the complete manufacturing of pump products.

Performs designs and layouts of standardized pump components, assemblies, and equipment.

Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, procedures, and related materials.

Checks and approves drawings prepared by CAD drafters.

Performs design calculations to validate design layouts.

Participates in administrative functions of the department, including order and design review meetings.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES Adheres to company and department policies, procedures, and standards

Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide LEAN and EHS Management System which includes following all safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.

Supports and cooperates in company-wide Quality Management effort.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent training and experience

0-3 years experience in the design of rotating equipment or equivalent experience

Good computer skills, mechanical drafting skills using CAD and reading/writing skills

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 a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.

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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