Sr. Mechanical Engineer (HPGR-equipment)

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 12/30/2024

Lead projects where your input directly shapes the design and performance of HPGR equipment while working with a global team that supports your professional growth.

Introduction

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specialized in designing High-Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR) equipment to join our Product Engineering team within the Grinding, Bulk, and Pyro Business Line of our Services Business Area. 

You will be responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support during the execution of project-specific engineering and development projects for HPGR equipment, which involves overseeing design work, ensuring project requirements are met, and advancing product development. Your role plays a crucial part in delivering high-quality solutions to our clients and continuously improving our product offerings. In this position, you will report to the Manager of Product Engineering.

This position is located in York, Pennsylvania (USA), and we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options with ideally three days per week at the office. This role involves about 4-8 weeks of traveling annually. Please note that relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

The team you belong to

You will join a global team of experienced mechanical engineers who strive to advance the design and development of HPGR equipment within the mining industry. We are currently working on research and development projects and focusing on operational improvements and product updates.

We collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Product Lines, management, and the engineering team in Vadodara, India, who support our R&D activities. Our team culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and open communication. Team members are based in York, PA (USA), and Sorocaba, Brazil.

What you’ll do

• Oversee detailed design work in standard product development and delivery projects related to HPGR equipment.
• Review and achieve project engineering, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Work closely with Product Lines and management to set engineering design guidelines and standards for upgrades, retrofits, and refurbishments of mining equipment support arrangements.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work for the upgrade of existing equipment.
• Perform calculations to ensure the safe function of equipment for refurbishment, upgrade, or retrofit.
• Prepare mechanical drawings to facilitate fabrication, construction, and installation of equipment or services.
• Visit customer offices and plants to determine physical restrictions or limitations for refurbishment, upgrade, or retrofit projects.
• Provide technical support to field service representatives and recommend improvements to enhance field methods and efficiency.

Who you are

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• A Mechanical Engineering degree.
• At least five years of experience designing HPGR equipment or ten years of experience with grinding products in the mining industry.
• Strong proficiency in 2D drafting and 3D modeling using industry-standard CAD software for the design and development of mechanical systems.
• Experience in Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for mechanical linear analysis.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools like Teamcenter, Vault, or Enovia.

Experience with the following is considered an advantage:

• Casting design.
• Working knowledge of SAP is.
• Rubber parts manufacturing.

What's in it for you

Joining our team offers you the chance to be part of a new and promising product area in the mining industry with significant growth potential. You'll have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally, with room to grow into positions like Chief Engineer. Working within a global team, you'll gain exposure to international projects and collaborations, enhancing your skills and expanding your professional network.

Our supportive and easy-going team culture values open discussion and continuous improvement. We foster an environment where everyone's ideas are heard, and cooperation is emphasized.

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together. 
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

 
Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. In your application, please highlight your experience with HPGR equipment or similar grinding products—this will catch our attention.
 

The application period runs from December 9–30, 2024. We will review applications as they come in and will respond to all applicants by the end of week 1 of January 2025. Interviews for qualified candidates will take place during weeks 2–3. 

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial