Mechanical Design Engineer

Our aim is to help our customers with all water treatment solutions throughout their entire life cycle. We are a leading international developer and supplier of water and wastewater treatment technologies for power plants and industry part of the French Saur Group which operates in 140 countries worldwide. We design sell and implement innovative water treatment solutions and services in close cooperation with international partners and our customers.

Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer contributes to the design and development of highperformance sustainable water treatment systems applying sound mechanical engineering principles to deliver efficient and reliable solutions. The role spans the full project lifecycle from tender and concept design to execution and commissioning and involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in an international environment. This position combines handson mechanical engineering digital design and sustainability offering opportunities for meaningful technical contribution and professional growth.

Report to: Project Manager

Location: Primarily office-based in Turku Finland with occasional travel depending on the projects.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering

• Design and develop static and rotating equipment (tanks piping heat exchangers filtration units).

• Prepare and validate 2D/3D drawings and specifications.

• Perform mechanical calculations stress analysis and equipment sizing.

Planning Budgeting & Coordination

• Support cost estimation budgeting and scheduling during proposal and project execution phases.

• Coordinate mechanical scope progress and interfaces with project management procurement and other disciplines to ensure ontime and onbudget delivery.

Project Execution

• Participate in all engineering phases from concept to commissioning.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems with overall plant design.

• Support technical procurement vendor evaluation and site inspections.

Sales & Pre-Bid Support

• Support the sales team by reviewing tender document specifications preparing cost-effective designs and generating preliminary MTOs.

• Provide technical input during bid evaluations and proposal engineering.

Innovation Digitalization & Sustainability

• Integrate smart technologies such as IoT sensors and digital twins into mechanical designs.

• Utilize modern engineering tools (e.g. BIM simulations predictive maintenance concepts)

• Contribute to sustainable energyefficient and circular design practices

• Ensure adherence to technical environmental and safety regulations.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor system performance and drive reliability improvements.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement engineering controls.

• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve standards and procedures.

• Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification

• Minimum 2 years experience in 3D modelling and equipment design (Autodesk Inventor)

• Experience in water treatment process energy or similar industrial sectors

• Background in bids proposals and BOQ/BOM preparation

• Strong equipment engineering skills in industrial/process environments

• Knowledge of smart systems and sustainable mechanical design (fabrication assembly erection)

• Fluent English proficiency is required; advanced Finnish proficiency is preferred.

• Ability to lead mechanical engineering tasks/projects when needed

• Strong communication analytical and problem-solving skills in international multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us

You will work on meaningful realworld water treatment projects with a strong sustainability impact within an international engineering environment that values technical ownership innovation and collaboration. You will be part of a growing team where your designs directly contribute to industrial decarbonization water reuse and longterm environmental solutions.

In addition we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including annual bonus wellness benefit private healthcare and statutory allowances alongside opportunities for professional growth and skill development in an international engineering environment that supports longterm career progression.

Flootech is an equal opportunity employer. We invest in diversity ensure equity and a sense of belonging in our inclusive culture. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment bias or discrimination towards applicants and employees.

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