3D Plant Layout Engineer (SolidWorks)

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Echelon Engineers is seeking an Applications Engineer to design compelling 3D plant layouts and engineering solutions. The role sits at the heart of the sales process, converting enquiries into design concepts that win work.

You will produce 3D layouts, renders and flow diagrams using SolidWorks, with growing autonomy and direct impact on commercial outcomes. A design-led mindset and strong CAD capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in SolidWorks with solid 2D and 3D CAD ability.
• Background in capital equipment, process plant or related industrial sector.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D plant layouts and GA designs using SolidWorks and 2D CAD.
• Interpret sales enquiries and develop layout and technical requirements autonomously.
• Build and maintain a library of 3D models and standard equipment shells.
• Create renders, animations, flythroughs and flow diagrams for customers and marketing.
• Explore emerging 3D techniques such as laser scan integration and web configurators.
• Support project engineering and detailed design to release work to manufacture as needed.
• Contribute to design standards, product standardisation and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to sales, marketing, engineering, projects and R&D; attend site as needed.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project coordination

Tools

SolidWorks

2D CAD

Job description

Echelon Engineers is seeking an Applications Engineer to design compelling 3D plant layouts and engineering solutions. The role sits at the heart of the sales process, converting enquiries into design concepts that win work.

You will produce 3D layouts, renders and flow diagrams using SolidWorks, with growing autonomy and direct impact on commercial outcomes. A design-led mindset and strong CAD capability are essential.