Junior Project Engineer

Project Engineer Mechanical (m/w/d | 80–100%)

Weir Minerals
Standort: Baden – Schweiz
Arbeitsmodus: Hybrid (hohe Flexibilität, Teilzeit möglich)

Project Engineer Mechanical (m/w/d)

Als Mechanical Project Engineer verantworten Sie den mechanischen Scope unserer Enduron Stirred Mill Projekte – von Konstruktion und Spezifikation bis zur Umsetzung.

Sie sind die zentrale Schnittstelle zwischen Engineering, Projektmanagement und Umsetzung.

Unsere Mühlen werden weltweit in großen Industrieanlagen eingesetzt, um Rohmaterialien fein zu mahlen – ein zentraler Schritt, um Metalle wie Kupfer oder Gold überhaupt nutzbar zu machen. Sie arbeiten somit an Technologien, die eine Schlüsselrolle für die globale Rohstoffversorgung und Energiewende spielen.

Weir ist ein globales Engineering-Unternehmen mit starkem Fokus auf nachhaltige Technologien für Mining und Infrastruktur, weltweit führend in vielen Produktsegmenten.

Ihre Aufgaben

Mechanical Engineering
• Definition und Auslegung von Maschinenkomponenten und Baugruppen
• Erstellung von technischen Spezifikationen und Designanforderungen
• Sicherstellung von Normkonformität und technischer Qualität

Projektumsetzung
• Verantwortung für mechanische Deliverables im Projekt
• Tracking von Fortschritt, Terminen und Kosten

Dokumentation
• Erstellung von Datenpaketen, Zeichnungen und technischen Unterlagen
• Pflege von Engineering-Dokumentation

Integration & Schnittstellen
• Abstimmung mit EC&I, Prozess- und Projektteams
• Sicherstellung der Integration ins Gesamtsystem

Safety First
• 100 % Engagement für „Zero Harm“-Verhalten zeigen und zu einer erstklassigen Sicherheitskultur beitragen.

Ihr Fokus liegt auf Technischer Umsetzung, Systemintegration und mechanischer Qualität in realen Projekten

Was diese Rolle besonders macht

• Kombination aus Design, Projekt und Systemdenken
• Arbeiten an großskaligen Anlagen

Warum Weir?

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Kenntnisse, Ausbildung und Qualifikationen

• Studium Maschinenbau oder vergleichbar ETH, FH, HF, TS.
• 1–7 Jahre Erfahrung im Engineering
• Verständnis von Konstruktion und Fertigung
• Erfahrung mit CAD/PLM von Vorteil
• Gute Englischkenntnisse

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Unser Angebot

• Attraktives Gehalt entsprechend Ihrer Erfahrung
• Flexible Arbeitsmodelle (inkl. Teilzeit & Hybrid)

• Regionale sowie teamspezifische Zusatzleistungen
• Individuelle Weiterentwicklungsmöglichkeiten
• Globales Arbeitsumfeld und internationale Projekte
• Mitarbeiterbeteiligungsprogramm (Sharebuilder)
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Project Engineer Mechanical (m/f/d | 80–100%)
Weir Minerals
Location: Baden – Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid (high flexibility, part-time possible)

Project Engineer Mechanical (m/f/d)

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you are responsible for the mechanical scope of our Enduron Stirred Mill projects, from design and specification through to implementation.

You act as the key interface between engineering, project management, and execution.

Our mills are used worldwide in large industrial plants to finely grind raw materials—a critical step in making metals such as copper or gold usable. In this role, you will contribute to technologies that play a key role in global resource supply and the energy transition.

Weir is a global engineering company with a strong focus on sustainable technologies for mining and infrastructure, and a market leader in many product segments.

Your responsibilities

Mechanical Engineering

• Define and design machine components and assemblies
• Create technical specifications and design requirements
• Ensure compliance with standards and technical quality

Project Execution

• Take ownership of mechanical deliverables within projects
• Track progress, timelines, and costs

Documentation

• Create data packages, drawings, and technical documentation
• Maintain engineering documentation

Integration & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate with EC&I, process, and project teams
• Ensure integration into the overall system

Safety First

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to “Zero Harm” behavior and contribute to a world-class safety culture

Your focus will be on technical execution, system integration, and mechanical quality in real projects.

What makes this role special

• Combination of design, project work, and system thinking
• Work on large-scale industrial installations

Why Weir?

Health & Wellbeing
Our global health and wellness framework supports mental, physical, and financial wellbeing, as well as a safe and supportive working environment.

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There are no fixed career paths at Weir, we give you the freedom and support to grow and shape your own development.

Be yourself and belong
We offer an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and every individual contributes to success.

Knowledge, Education and Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (e.g., ETH, FH, HF, TS)
• 1–7 years of experience in engineering
• Understanding of design and manufacturing
• Experience with CAD/PLM is an advantage
• Good English skills

Please note: Our ideal candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the country of application without sponsorship.

Our offer

• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Flexible working models (including part-time and hybrid)
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Individual development opportunities
• Global work environment and international projects
• Employee share program (Sharebuilder)
• Support for your wellbeing and that of your family

Job Description: Project Engineer

Company: Weir Minerals

Industry: Mining (Comminution)

Location: Baden, Switzerland

Position in the organization: The Project Engineer reports to the Manager Mechanical Engineering (Manuel Walker) and during project execution via the project organogram to the Project Manager.

#of positions: 1

Band: 2B

Purpose of Role:

The Project Engineer acts as the first point of contact for the mechanical scope on Enduron Vertical Stirred Mill execution projects, from engineering through to project delivery. This role ensures that all mechanical deliverables are technically sound, compliant with applicable standards, and delivered on time in coordination with the electrical and process engineering disciplines.

The Project Engineer acts as a key interface between the project management function and the engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, process), ensuring that customer-specific requirements are accurately translated into actionable engineering work packages and that project deliverables are tracked and completed on time. This role requires a structured approach to coordinating across multiple internal teams and external stakeholders, defining mechanical specifications, and ensuring that the mechanical as well the overall mill design meets both Weir standards and customer-specific requirements. This is a growth position for a technically educated professional who is newer to the stirred mill industry and will be built-up through hands-on project involvement and mentoring. The role operates within established Weir engineering procedures and standards but requires professional judgement and discretion to resolve technical issues, adapt solutions to project-specific circumstances, and balance quality, cost, and schedule constraints.

By fulfilling these responsibilities, the Project Engineer will play a key role in strengthening Weir’s project execution capability and to the required quality and safety standards for the Enduron Vertical Stirred Mill product line.

WEIR supports a flexible and hybrid working model, enabling employees to balance office-based collaboration with remote work where appropriate.

Core Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to Weir's zero-harm behaviors in support of a world-class safety culture.
• Project Execution: Own the mechanical engineering scope on execution projects from order intake through to project delivery. Define the mechanical work breakdown structure, track deliverables, and ensure alignment with the overall project plan and delivery milestones. Work within agreed project budgets and cost targets, monitoring expenditure against milestones and flagging deviations.
• Engineering Specification & Coordination: Define and review specifications for the mill equipment and ensure compliance with standards and customer specifications. Translate and execute project requirements into engineering work packages.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain project documentation including data packs, engineering change notices, specifications, and O&M manuals.
• Technical Reviews: Participate in design reviews and risk assessments. Identify risks and execute mitigation strategies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the electrical and process engineering team, Project manager and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of the mechanical scope within the overall mill system delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project execution processes, procedures, checklists and tools.

By fulfilling these responsibilities, the Project Engineer will play a crucial role in maintaining Weir Comminution’s position as a leader in the industry, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful execution and continuous improvement of our customers delivery experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical foundation and eagerness to learn complex mechanical systems
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables in parallel across projects
• Strong communication skills, ability to coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and customer stakeholders effectively
• Structured problem-solving capability, proactive and self-driven, able to take on responsibility
• Willingness to travel internationally (typically approx. 10%), primarily for key milestones, and is planned in advance
• Working proficiency in English; German is an advantage

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline e.g. HF, Technical school)
• 1-4 years of experience in an engineering or project engineering role (mining, heavy industry, rotating equipment, or manufacturing preferred but not mandatory)
• Good understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation
• Familiarity with PLM systems (NX Teamcenter preferred) and project scheduling tools (MS Project) is an advantage