What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Engineer position at Sulzer?
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About The Role
Job Summary
Engineering position is responsible for designing and developing mechanical systems and components. This role applies engineering knowledge to support the planning, testing, and implementation of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
This job profile is intended for experienced professionals who apply practical knowledge of a job area and work independently with general supervision.
Recruiting for a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (both job descriptions available)
Mechanical Engineer Position Summary:
The individual with this position will have to coordinate between the machine shop, quotation department and the customer. This position is mainly an on-site position but might involve up to 10% field service work. This engineering position will entail a dual role with hands-on tasks along with office responsibilities. It is expected that the individual will need training as part of the on-boarding process and Sulzer will accommodate.
Job requirements
The individual with this position will have to split their time in-between the engineering team objectives, field service, field service reports and shop engineering support. This engineering position will entail a dual role with hands-on-responsibilities along with other engineering tasks. It is expected that the individual will need training as part of on-boarding process and Sulzer will accommodate.
Job Requirements
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
About The Role
Job Summary
Engineering position is responsible for designing and developing mechanical systems and components. This role applies engineering knowledge to support the planning, testing, and implementation of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
This job profile is intended for experienced professionals who apply practical knowledge of a job area and work independently with general supervision.
Recruiting for a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (both job descriptions available)
Mechanical Engineer Position Summary:
The individual with this position will have to coordinate between the machine shop, quotation department and the customer. This position is mainly an on-site position but might involve up to 10% field service work. This engineering position will entail a dual role with hands-on tasks along with office responsibilities. It is expected that the individual will need training as part of the on-boarding process and Sulzer will accommodate.
Job requirements
- Preferred 3 years’ experience in rotating equipment repairs
- The preferred experience is in rotating equipment repairs, but acceptable experience includes
- Rotating equipment manufacturing
- Rotating equipment package design and assembly
- Vibration analysis
- Field Service-Overhauls
- Proficient with CAD software: AutoDesk or Solidworks
- Preferred Knowhow of the following topics
- Rolling element bearings, sleeve babbitt bearings
- Oil seals and their functionality
- Vibration spectrums and how to interpret them
- Alignment
- Proficient in the usage of micrometers
- Familiarity with seal and bearing clearances to shafts is preferred if not it is expected this topic is learnt by the engineer as part of on-the-job training.
- The mechanical engineer will need to bridge the communication to the customers on the mechanical portion of the repair.
- The mechanical engineer will need to be involved on the discovery side of the inspections to assist in developing an accurate workscope.
- Should be proficient in CAD software to document design changes and create drawings to be shared with the customers.
- This role will require the individual to be hands-on and involved in the day-to day operations.
- The role will require performing or confirming precise measurements using micrometers and calipers.
- The individual must be self-motivated and must be prepared for on-the-job training.
- The individual must take responsibility of their assigned task and finish it in a timely manner.
- Undergraduate/Graduate Degree mechanical engineering or related field
The individual with this position will have to split their time in-between the engineering team objectives, field service, field service reports and shop engineering support. This engineering position will entail a dual role with hands-on-responsibilities along with other engineering tasks. It is expected that the individual will need training as part of on-boarding process and Sulzer will accommodate.
Job Requirements
- Preferred 0 – 4 years’ experience in the following field of electrical engineering.
- Electric motor, generators repairs and design.
- Transformer repair and design
- Switch gear design and diagnostics
- Power Semiconductors
- Proficient in basic power theory,
- Knowhow in the following topics
- Operations of induction motors
- Operations of synchronous motors
- Transformer principle
- Operation of semiconductors.
- Winding Insulation Tests
- The electrical engineer will be responsible to perform on-site field service preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on electromechanical equipment.
- They will also be responsible to provide the reports for the job performed to the customer in a timely manner.
- Prioritize internal safety initiatives as assigned.
- Assist with shop projects which are electromechanical in nature.
- This role will require the individual to be hands-on and involved in the day-to day operations.
- Based on proficiency, certain aspects of project management may also be assigned.
- The individual must be self-motivated and must be prepared for on-the-job training.
- The individual must take responsibility of their assigned task and finish it in a timely manner.
- During on-the-job training the individual is expected to train in inter-disciplinary tasks.
- Undergraduate/Graduate Degree electrical engineering or related field
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.