Mechanical engineers are innovative problem solvers with strong reasoning skills. Mechanical engineers have invaluable mechanical knowledge and experience that make their profession critical to ensuring mechanical systems and devices, such as engines, machines, robots, and other mechanical tools, always remain operational.

 

In this career, mechanical engineers apply their creativity and technical skills in mechanics to troubleshoot a range of mechanical problems. They also help keep machines and systems running, run tests, evaluate their results and, design and develop new mechanical products. Mechanical engineers often work in the office, but sometimes must visit the sites where machines, systems or devices are operating to assess or fix them. It is also common for mechanical engineering technicians to help mechanical engineers to design, create, evaluate, and produce machines and mechanical devices.

 

Given the importance of having smooth-running mechanics in many industries, mechanical engineers can find jobs in a wide range of industries. Sectors include manufacturing, architectural engineering, and infrastructure design, automotive, transportation, aerospace, energy, computer, and electronic manufacturing including robotics, and more.

In the architectural engineering sector, mechanical engineers may be responsible for designing and building bridges. While in the aerospace industry, mechanical engineers may be involved in designing and building airplanes, helicopters, satellites, and other incredible machinery. There is no shortage of exciting possibilities for a skilled and self-motivated mechanical engineer!

 

If a mechanical engineer also possesses electrical engineering knowledge and experience, this role is often referred to as an electromechanical engineer. In this role, engineers apply their blended mechanical and electrical expertise to assess, resolve and prevent issues in electromechanical machine systems and components, or to design and build such machines and devices. The sectors in which electromechanical engineers can work are very similar to those of the mechanical engineer.

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Mechanical Engineer

Location: Enschede

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

Onze opdrachtgevers zijn zeer divers van aard. Omdat wij van Brunel al sinds 1975 actief zijn binnen Nederland hebben we een groot bestand aan opdrachtgevers mogen opbouwen. Onze opdrachtgevers zijn uniek in wat ze doen en hebben vaak alleen een branche gemeen. Doordat we behalve in Nederland ook in 42 andere landen actief zijn beschikken we over uitstekende relaties met internationale bedrijven. Mocht je op termijn graag willen emigreren dan kunnen we je zelfs daar mee helpen. Het type vacatures wat we in ons bezit hebben varieert en bieden we aan afhankelijk van jouw wensen. Wanneer we zeggen dat ons vacature-aanbod divers is dan doelen we hiermee op zowel inhoud als niveau. We hebben vacatures die ideaal zijn als je net in het bezit bent van je diploma en vacatures die schreeuwen om een stevige senior. Wil jij de hele dag onderzoek doen en theoretisch bijdragen aan de laatste innovatieve hoogstandjes binnen het Engineering werkveld? Hebben we. Liever breed meewerken in een project en betrokken zijn in elke schakel van het ontwikkeltraject? Hebben we ook. Vacatures hebben we dus in overvloed, niet zo gek ook in deze markt. Specialisten hebben we nooit genoeg. Daarom sta jij, als specialist, centraal in onze manier van werken. In een persoonlijk gesprek wordt geïnventariseerd wat ervoor zorgt dat jij met plezier naar je werk gaat. Na het inventariseren van jouw wensen word je gekoppeld aan vacatures die passen bij wat jij zoekt. Pas zodra jij aangeeft interesse te hebben in een van deze word je ook daadwerkelijk voorgesteld, eventueel anoniem als je daar de voorkeur aan geeft. Tijdens je carrière bij Brunel houd je een vast aanspreekpunt, die actief met jou meedenkt over je carrièrepad en een vinger aan de pols houdt wat betreft je voortgang.

Manager Mechanical Engineering

Location: Hengelo OV

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

As part of the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with various engineering disciplines such as System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Test Engineering, while also working closely with Supply Chain and internal production teams. Together with your peer, who oversees the mechanical architects and analysts, you will co-lead the Mechanical Engineering team to ensure its success and growth. In this role, you will focus on developing and managing the competencies and skills within your team, in collaboration with the organisation, to maintain a high level of competitiveness. Proactively allocating resources will be key to effectively staffing both development and sustainment projects. At the same time, you will oversee the deployment and continuous improvement of processes, methods, and tools within the mechanical discipline, ensuring that these are consistently followed during engineering activities. As a leader, you will also take charge of driving the technical innovation roadmap for your area of expertise and supporting your team through the annual HR cycle, fostering their growth and development. Additionally, you will serve as a vital link, coordinating and collaborating with other mechanical departments across the organization to ensure alignment and cohesion. This position combines leadership and innovation, offering the opportunity to shape not only the technical direction of the Mechanical Engineering team but also its culture and impact within the broader organization.

Mechanical Engineer (Pipe Stress)

Location: Bangalore

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 4 years

Position: Mechanical Engineer (Pipe Stress)YOE: 7 to 10 Years. Contract: On Permanent Role.Location: Bangalore/Chennai/Pune

Mechanical Verification Engineer (m/w/d)

Location: Würzburg

Branche: Life Sciences

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 2 years

Planung, Durchführung und Bewertung der Verifikation von mechanischen, elektromechanischen und elektropneumatischen Systemkomponenten Durchführung von Systemtests und Zuverlässigkeitsprüfungen Entwicklung und Koordination von Teststrategien und Testmethoden Sicherstellen der Einhaltung der Testprozesse und -standards sowie die Qualität des Testdesigns Koordination von externen Prüfungen Definieren von Anforderungen Beratung der Testteams in folgenden Themen: konformes Testvorgehen, Verifikationsplanung

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: .

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Provide all aspects of Mechanical Engineering support (in the general areas of piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and packaged equipment) to contribute to the division strategy and goals which includes design reviews, commissioning, start-up, failure analysis, advanced troubleshooting and develop work packs to maintenance executed modifications.Define and document best practices within the area of expertise and recommends performance improvement initiatives.Provide technical input related to area of expertise to other disciplines and functions as per requirements to support overall business objectives.Identify plant problems concerning static equipment and piping and shall cover degradation/ failure and equipment malfunction.Control and supervise the activities undertaken by contractors, consultants and service providers.Guide less experienced engineers in implementing the company integrity and reliability systems.Support and facilitate smooth completion of project tie-in requirements for all systems under the area of responsibility.Maintain Issue Register identifying and resolving critical issues including new technology risks (under area of responsibility) which could impact new project Reliability and Availability.Provide Management of Change related technical support to assigned Assets (Operations) and identifying timely solutions to ensure Asset Integrity and Reliability sustaining safe and continuous plant environment.Active participation in Safety Workshops, Cold Eye Reviews and Value Improvement Workshops. Steward and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), scenario-based risk assessments (SBRAs), risk screening and Formal Risk Assessment (FRA).

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Ensure Engineering Dossier delivered with a robust Mechanical engineering definition and fit for purpose design that can be procured, fabricated, transported, installed, and operated safely, meeting the requirements of COMPANY standard, project basis of design, and SOR.Ensure and coordinate the proper realization of the Mechanical Engineering design in compliance with International Standards, COMPANY applicable standards, project functional system specifications and procedures, time schedule, required level of quality and safetyChallenge Contractor on the proposed design, oversee the development of the Mechanical Engineering design including vendor packages.Monitor engineering, procurement, construction expediting, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for discipline related activities. Participate with CTR to the progress and technical meetings with vendors, to the inspections at vendors’ plants when/as required,Promote field technical optimization/cost savings, ensuring first that they are compliant with the project schedule and the contracts, liaising with NLQ Engineering coordinator.Identify Mechanical Engineering technical decisions to be made. Define and manage clear way forward for these decisions to be made and report to Engineering coordinator.Work with weight control engineer and engineering team to ensure close weight monitoring and control of weight.Contribute to the proper realization of the identification and specification of the LLIs (if any)Ensure close coordination with other disciplines on all engineering, constructability, and operational matters,Ensure that relevant feedback/lesson learned from previous similar projects are considered in the design performance.Assist in planning and preparation of Mechanical Engineering discipline kick-off meeting with ContractorSupport procurement engineering including TBEs and vendor documents review, and assist in manufacture site visitSupport fabrication and construction engineering on review of engineering documents, modification approval, non-conformity reviews and assist in closer of punch listsSupport project during installation and hookup stage and review/approval work-pack, review of red-marksThorough, efficient, and timely review of project Mechanical Engineering discipline documents, realization of potential derogations to the standards, and challenge the design to achieve an optimize and fit for purpose outcomeEnsure project documents related to the Mechanical Engineering discipline are reviewed and commented in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable standards, project functional system specification and contractual requirements.Identify any optimization / improvement in the design dossier to be implemented in the early stage of detailed design, promote, and encourage submissions of value engineering proposals.Promote fit for purpose design to reduce and to optimize planning and costs,Coordinate and issue project response to Contractors and vendors requests on engineering design clarifications and Technical Query Request (TQR).Identify the protentional deviations/derogations to the COMPANY applicable Standards and to assist in preparation of deviation packageConsult E&C department when required to process derogation requests and interface with relevant TRP (Technical Reference Person) to secure needed approvalsReview of final project documentation including final dossiers and as-built drawings.Support project studies and meetings related to the Mechanical Engineering discipline as per project approved gate levels and design maturityAssist to define, follow up and evaluate the Mechanical Engineering discipline studies to be carried out by Contractors, ensure the studies completed as per approved project gate and maturity.Assist in preparation and attend to project studies including model review, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability review, Project Reviews (PRs).Provide technical answers and clarifications to internal project audit sessions (PR, HAZOP HAZID, etc.…).Participate in weekly Mechanical Engineering meetings with Contractors, and in specific ad hoc meetings as required by management.Assist in preparation of engineering progress reports detailing Mechanical Engineering discipline progress across schedule. risks and technical issues to ensure accurate and timely information available to Package Management TeamIdentifying potential risks and scope changes within the Mechanical Engineering discipline, conducting initial impact assessment to provide detailed information to Engineering Lead.Identify potential engineering scope change related to Mechanical Engineering discipline, carry out initial technical assessment in order to provide accurate information to Engineering coordinator.Ensure efficient communication with all other COMPANY engineering and functional team members.Ensure the design follows the approved SOR, Basis of Design and project & International standards, capture and manage any changes as per project change management planEnsure smooth & close communication with Engineering coordinator as well as other Discipline Engineers to identify any possible issues or discrepancies in design and tackle accordingly.Team spirit and pro-active work are expected in order to deliver fast track project lead by improvement and optimization.

Mechanical Engineer

Location: .

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Experience in Oil & Gas industry, and knowledge of static equipment design codes and standards:Process plant piping design. Excellent knowledge of ASME B31.3, ANSI, API, etc. Pressure vessels and heat exchangers design. Excellent knowledge ASME Sec VIII Div 1, Div 2, ANSI, API, TEMA and ALPEMA standards. Steward feasibility studies, prepare Scope of Work, complete Work Packages, and Fitness For Service (FFS) assessment.Prepare SOW and steward development of static engineering conceptual studies (pre-FEED studies).Participate and lead in failure investigations (RCFA/BA). Have good understanding of reliability concepts.Participate and lead risk screenings/assessments, and cost-benefit analyses.Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) / Technical Authorities (TAs), extend technical support to address major accident hazards. Work independently and address design and operational issues.Resolution of plant vulnerabilities and operational issues.Development and review of mechanical datasheet and design checks.Participate in independent design reviews, model reviews, lessons learned workshops, etc. Hands on experience in mechanical/piping standard software used for design – CAESAR II, AutoPipe, PV Elite, Compress, Nozzle Pro, HTRI etc.

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Eindhoven

Branche: Automotive

Expertise: Engineering & Design

Experience: 3 years

In your position as Mechanical Engineer you are responsible for development and industrialization of heavy duty automotive engines (diesel), as well as other automotive components. In team you participate and pro-active support to the project core-team, assure alignment and technical decisions in relation to project goals. We expect you to pro-actively coordinate and monitor planning and releases in line with project milestones.

Requirements Engineer (w/m/d)

Location: Mannheim

Branche: Machine & Plant Design

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Verantwortung für das Design und die Umsetzung von Teilsystemen innerhalb eines IT-Systems. Anforderungsmanagement: Analyse und Definition funktionaler sowie nicht-funktionaler Software-Anforderungen. Darüber hinaus fungieren Sie als Schnittstelle zwischen Kunden, Anwendern sowie Entwicklern und Programmierern. Außerdem führen Sie Abnahmen, Schulungen, die Gesamtkonfiguration durch und dokumentieren diese. Abgerundet werden ihre Aufgaben durch die Arbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen (z.B. Systemingenieure).

Cloud Engineer (w/m/d)

Location: Fulda

Branche: Information Technology

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 2 years

Als Cloud Engineer wirken Sie in der Implementeierung von Infrastruktur-Automatisierungslösungen, inklusive der Erstellung und Pflege von Skripten und Tools mit. Darüber hinaus analysieren und modernisieren Sie bestehende Infrastruktur, um Sie an zukünftige Anforderungen anzupassen. Sie identifizieren und lösen technische Bottlenecks sowie Störungen in der Hosting-Umgebung. Die Durchführung grundlegender Analysen der Systemleistung zur Optimierung der Performance ist ebenso Teil Ihrer Aufgaben. Abgerundet wird Ihr Aufgabenprofil von der Zusammenarbeit mit den Entwicklungsteams, um DevOps Best Practices schrittweise einzuführen.

Common mechanical engineer responsibilities

A mechanical engineer is responsible for performing a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:

 

  • Maintaining or improving mechanical components, instruments, products, or systems;
  • Interpreting mechanical system specifications and creating technical drawings;
  • Innovatively designing complex mechanical systems that require precise calculations;
  • Inspecting, monitoring, testing, detecting, preventing, and solving an array of mechanical problems, such as fixing an engine or component that has failed;
  • Using engineering software and computer-assisted design (CAD) software to execute tasks;
  • Building and deploying functional mechanical systems, machines, or devices;
  • Collaborating with diverse technicians, like mechanical engineering technicians, other multidisciplinary engineers, and team members, as well as customers on the mechanical engineering projects;
  • Collecting data or writing reports related to mechanical design projects;
  • Preparing detailed documentation and specifications for the purchase of mechanical equipment and materials or to track processes;
  • Delivering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
  • Ensuring the compliance of mechanical engineering outputs with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
  • Always assuring the safety and security of team members;
  • Traveling to inspect mechanical systems or devices.

Qualifications for mechanical engineers

Mechanical engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.

 

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

 

  • 3-5 years of engineering experience
  • Solid understanding of mechanical systems, or a combination of electronics and mechanics knowledge;
  • Excellent applied math, statistics, and design skills;
  • Proficiency in using diverse computer operating system hardware & software, and the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like
  • AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab/LabView, or similar;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with other technicians and team members;
  • Some work experience gained through an apprenticeship or in a relevant role is an advantage.

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