Test Engineer

Metso; Cananea; Presencial; MXN 240.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working possibilities

Annual leave 15 days

Global incentive program

Descripción de la vacante

Metso in Mexico is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Market Area Sales and Service Mexico team, focusing on testing activities for machines, spares and wears and delivering technical services with sales. The role reports to the Director, MIN Sales, Mexico and Central America and is based mainly in Cananea, Sonora, with 50-70% travel to customer sites.

Minimum qualifications include a Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering degree or related experience, and 6 months to 2 years in mining or lab

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering or 3–6 years of related experience.
• 6 months to 2 years of experience in mining, aggregates, or relevant laboratory environments.
• Proficient in MS Office; able to travel on short notice.

Responsabilidades

• Collect samples on-site, transport sampling equipment, and load the samples.
• Support the Testing Team Manager in laboratory testing on time, within budget and scope.
• Assist in comminution and flotation surveys as assigned.
• Contribute to SOP development for lab and testing programs.
• Perform laboratory testing procedures per established standards.
• Set up, maintain, and operate laboratory equipment; assist in equipment procurement.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Herramientas

MS Office

Mass balancing software

MS Project

Databases

Descripción del empleo

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 09/25/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a Test Engineer to join our Market Area Sales and Service Mexico team. This role will play a crucial part in performing and coordinating testing activities relating to machines, spares and wears, and providing customers with technical services in conjunction with sales. In this position, you will report to the Director, MIN Sales, Mexico and Central America.

This position is mainly located in Cananea, Sonora MX or Zacatecas, Zacatecas. However, it involves up to 50-70% of travel to Customer Sites.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of experts dedicated to providing solutions to Sales Manager and Customers.

We work closely with internal stakeholders, such as Sale Account Managers and Direct Customers. Our team culture is all about providing the best solutions for the customer and internal stakeholders. The members in our team are in Mexico.

What you’ll do

• The primary responsibility will be to collect samples on-site, transport sampling equipment, and load the samples.
• Support the Testing Team Manager in executing laboratory test work on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Assist in and execute comminution and flotation surveys as assigned.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory and testing programs.
• Perform laboratory testing procedures in accordance with established standards.
• Assist in the setup, maintenance, and operation of laboratory and testing equipment.
• Support the specification and procurement of new laboratory equipment.
• Prepare, review, and contribute to laboratory data analysis and technical reports.
• Assist in proposal preparation.
• Participate in customer site visits.
• Complete preliminary mass balances when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering; or 3–6 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months to 2 years of experience in mining, aggregates, or relevant laboratory environments.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and passport.
• Physically fit and able to work in field environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to travel on short notice.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation in English.
• Fast learner with a proactive attitude and willingness to develop new skills.
• Experience in comminution and/or flotation surveys is an asset.
• Experience with mass balancing software is an asset.
• Experience using databases and MS Project is an asset.

What’s In It For You

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering

• Purpose‑led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to occupational healthcare, wellbeing programs, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and a global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working possibilities to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning opportunities, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

When joining Metso in the Mexico

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Mental wellbeing services
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

For more information, please contact Gustavo Garces, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [e-mail].

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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