Development Engineer

Job title: Development Engineer

Division: Weir Minerals

Location: Venlo, the Netherlands (Onsite/Hybrid)

As a Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating new products, enhancing existing designs to drive innovation in groundbreaking development projects in mining technology for a sustainable future. Your role combines creativity with technical expertise, driving research, performing tests, and implementing advanced technologies across specialized areas such as FEA and CFD. If solving complex challenges and turning ideas into reality excites you, this is your opportunity to make an impact

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future

At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way:
Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong:
Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Full scope of responsibilities will be shared during the interview process.

• Discovery & Exploration:

Define initial specifications, explore innovative concepts, analyze market trends and patents, and collaborate with research centers or suppliers for technical solutions.

• Feasibility:

Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, validate calculation models, and contribute to design reviews, FMEAs, and cost analyses.

• Development & Qualification:

Perform calculations, assess and refine designs, support product drawings and specifications, document knowledge, and assist in field tests and failure analysis.

• Specialized Studies & Support:

Conduct advanced analyses (fatigue, FEA, CFD, vibration), act as a specialist in functional areas, lead small projects, and provide technical advice to purchasing, engineering, production, and sales.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• University Master in the field of mechanical engineering with relevant work experience from internship or PhD research or several years of experience in similar roles and industry
• Strong analytical skills focused on understanding underlying principles and root causes (RCA)
• Strong communication and reporting skills in English both written and spoken.
• Flexible, pro-active attitude and willing to occasionally travel internationally.
• Good to excellent knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

FEA, Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Tribology, Pumps and/or rotating equipment, Matlab, TRIZ (inventive problem solving)

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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