Senior Design Engineer Crusher Liners

• Role can be based in Peru or Chile.

• Global Impact: Work on cutting-edge crushing technology used in mines around the world.

• Innovation & Growth: Be part of a team that constantly redefines performance through design excellence.

• Career Evolution: Join a company that invests in your technical growth and global exposure.

About FLS

At FLS, we are pioneers in sustainable productivity within the global mining industry. Every day, our 10,000+ employees across more than 60 countries work together to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient solutions — helping our customers optimize performance, reduce environmental impact, and shape a more sustainable future for mining.

Join us and be part of a purpose-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of what we do.

Department Summary

The Crushing Wear Parts team is part of our Consumables organization within the Service Business Line. We design and engineer innovative wear solutions for crushers used in mining operations across the globe. Our goal is to extend wear life, improve throughput, and deliver optimized chamber designs that enhance overall site performance.

You will collaborate closely with our global engineering and product teams to ensure our liner solutions remain the industry benchmark for performance and quality.

Role Summary

As a Senior Design Engineer – Crusher Liners, you will be a key contributor to the design, optimization, and technical performance of crushing consumables. Working closely with global and regional stakeholders, you’ll provide engineering expertise that drives product excellence, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

You’ll take ownership of chamber design, simulation, and optimization while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and FLSmidth best practices. This is a role where innovation meets impact — ideal for a technically driven professional passionate about creating solutions that shape the future of mining productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the design, analysis, and optimization of crushing consumables, including liners and wear parts.

• Perform Chamber Optimization for gyro and cone crushers, including production capacity estimation, wear-life simulation, and chamber performance analysis.

• Design and engineer crushing liners for various crusher configurations and applications.

• Conduct Crushing Liners Optimization using data-driven insights and performance feedback to improve efficiency and wear performance.

• Develop and validate Crushing Consumables designs, ensuring manufacturability, performance, and alignment with FLS standards.

• Provide advanced engineering analysis (FEA, DEM, and volumetric analysis) to support optimized chamber and liner design.

• Act as a technical reference point for liner design across regions, supporting internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with GSLMs, SLMs, Solution Specialists, Quality, and Service teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

• Ensure engineering deliverables are on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

• Support product innovation initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence across the global crushing consumables team.

• Occasionally travel to customer sites to support field testing, data collection, and product validation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Mining Engineering.

• Proven experience in crusher liner design, optimization, and development within the mining or manufacturing industries.

• Strong technical expertise in chamber optimization (Gyro and Cone crushers) and crushing consumables design.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (Advanced level) and familiarity with AutoCAD and PLM tools (Teamcenter, Enovia).

• Knowledge of industry design codes and standards (ASTM, ASME, API, AWS, ISO).

• Analytical skills with experience in FEA, DEM simulations, and wear analysis.

• Strong conceptual thinking, visualization, and problem-solving abilities.

• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.

• Travel required when necessary, on occasions.

Behavioural Skills

• Strategic and innovative thinker with a Results-driven mindset.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across global teams.

• High attention to detail, quality-focused, and proactive in problem-solving.

• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Committed to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• A global career path with strong opportunities for professional growth.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.

• Development programs through FLS Academy and global mentorship opportunities.

• The chance to work on leading-edge mining technology projects that shape the industry’s future.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture that celebrates innovation, teamwork, and respect.

Please note that we review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLS promotes diversity and equality, fostering an inclusive environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and perspectives to apply: the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team will be.

In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we ask that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photographs from your application.

FLS is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers