Mechanical Engineer (m/w/d)

Progressive / SThree Group; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in chilled and warm water systems for a major semiconductor project in Dresden. The ideal candidate will have a strong HVAC background, at least 10 years in critical facility engineering, and proficiency in both German and English. This is a freelance opportunity with a workload of 100% on-site for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Candidates are encouraged to send their CV and availability.

Qualifikationen

• At least 10 years experience in mechanical engineering related to critical facilities.
• Proven capability to interface with clients and contractors.
• Strong working knowledge of compliance and standards.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate engineering projects for semiconductor facilities.
• Drive technical excellence and project success.
• Engage with regulatory bodies for compliance.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional team leadership

HVAC expertise

Project coordination

Fluent in German and English

Jobbeschreibung

I'm currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with expertise in chilled & warm water systems for a major semiconductor greenfield project.

If you have a strong HVAC background and expertise in critical facility engineering, this could be the perfect role for you!

Position: Mechanical Wet Engineer
Project: Semiconductor Greenfield Project - ESMC, Dresden
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Duration: 12 months (overall project runs until mid 2028)
Location: Dresden, Germany
Workload: 100%
On-site: 5 days per week
Language skills: fluent in German and English
Contract Type: Freelance

Experience:

• proven capability in leading and coordinating cross-functional, multi-national engineering teams, interfacing with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to drive technical excellence and project success
• At least 10 years experience in mechanical, (power) plants and critical facility engineering, including design, site engineering, testing, commissioning & operations for major industrial semiconductor or infrastructure projects

Technical expertise covering the following:

• Pumps & Hydraulics: Selection, sizing, NPSH evaluation, troubleshooting, vibration diagnostics, seal and bearing analysis, and optimisation of pumping systems for industrial and critical environments.
• Chilled & Warm Water and HVAC Systems: Expertise in chilled water systems, chillers / cooling towers, heat rejection systems, air handling units and precision cooling for mission-critical plats / facilities. Design and operation of boilers (plant), warm water distribution systems, pressure vessels, mixing-stations, heat exchangers and fuel oil / gas systems.
• Rotating Machinery: Hands-on experience with fans, blowers, compressors, chillers, cooling tower drives, including alignment, balancing, and fault diagnostics.
• Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance: Skilled in vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound inspections, and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
• Compliance & Standards: Strong working knowledge of API, ASME, DIN/EN, and ISO standards, including mechanical integrity, inspection, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Automation & Monitoring: Familiar with BMS/SCADA integration, sensor-based monitoring, and optimization of mechanical systems using operational data and digital tools.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send me your CV and availability. I look forward to hearing from you!

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