Mechanical Design Engineer

Join a diverse and inclusive work culture

Do you have the desire to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for FLSmidth’s mine shaft equipment? We are looking for designers and engineers who are innovative, who challenge conventions and who drive success for us and our customers. We seek passionate employees who excel in collaboration and innovation. Together we carry a brand of excellence, committed to a more sustainable world for all.

With FLS, you will be part of an agile network of talented and ambitious people. In fact, we count on you to engage, connect and collaborate with colleagues all over the world. Seize the opportunity to learn, create and develop your potential with us.

As a mechanical design engineer in our mine shaft system’s team, you will be responsible for the design of mine shaft equipment from concept to completion of detail drawings. You will work alongside a team of engineers, designers, and drafters dedicated to producing quality products for our customers. We have the tools, the people, and the software to provide you the confidence to develop solutions that our end users rely on.

Your responsibilities

• Responsibility for design integrity of project in line with standard FLS practices.

• Responsible for on-time, on budget, quality of engineering packages for individual projects.

• Works on standardization, product improvement, and development efforts of mine shaft system’s product line.

• May work on research and development projects.

• Analyze complex design problems. If applicant is a licensed engineer, may become responsible for certification of equipment.

• Travels to job sites and regional offices as required in support of equipment problems, installations, and sales efforts.

• Promotes a safe and collaborative culture which extends to others who may be affected by the company’s operational activities.

What you bring

• Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, willing to learn, willing to educate, and a general respect for the engineering profession and its ethics.

• Experience with Solidworks or other similar 3D modelling software.

• Heavy equipment design. Knowledge of CSA W59, CSA S16-1 and CSA S157 is an asset.

• Experience with static and dynamic stress analysis.

• Understanding of the mechanics of materials. Aluminum design experience is an asset.

• Knowledge of underground mining operations and the mining industry is an asset.

• A licensed Engineer, or an individual with potential to obtain, will be an asset.

• Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

What we offer

• Competitive wages,

• 3 weeks’ annual vacation to start,

• Paid overtime (as required),

• Group benefits package - Upon completion of probationary period,

• Voluntary GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan - Upon completion of probationary period), and

• Paid annual professional licensing fee(s) plus bonuses available for single or multi-license holders.

• Possibility for flexible work arrangement (hybrid work model).

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

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