Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Process Equipment

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Queenstown to design and optimize process equipment used in chemical manufacturing. You will develop mechanical components, perform calculations, and produce complete CAD drawings and P&IDs while ensuring safety and compliance with industry codes.

The role requires a strong grasp of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and materials science, plus experience with pressure vessels and piping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years in mechanical design with process equipment focus.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and materials science.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems for chemical processing (pressure vessels, piping, pumps, heat exchangers).
• Perform detailed engineering calculations (stress, fluids, thermal) for design integrity.
• Create drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and 3D models in CAD.
• Ensure designs comply with ASME/API and safety standards.
• Collaborate with process engineers, operations, and maintenance on equipment requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Process equipment design

PSM knowledge

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

P&IDs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Queenstown to design and optimize process equipment used in chemical manufacturing. You will develop mechanical components, perform calculations, and produce complete CAD drawings and P&IDs while ensuring safety and compliance with industry codes.

The role requires a strong grasp of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and materials science, plus experience with pressure vessels and piping.