Sr. Rotating Equipment Engineer

sulzer; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to deliver specialized engineering support for centrifugal pumps and turbomachinery. You will lead investigations, assess on-site performance, and develop upgrade and repair recommendations in collaboration with global teams.

The role combines engineering analysis, field support and project execution with a strong client-facing component. A Mechanical Engineering degree and 10+ years in rotating equipment are required, with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with rotating equipment.
• Strong experience with centrifugal pumps and turbomachinery.
• Experience with failure analysis, troubleshooting and equipment performance assessments.
• Excellent communication skills in English and client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers, sales teams and service centers.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and root cause failure investigations.
• Review inspection reports and recommend repairs, upgrades and corrective actions.
• Conduct on-site performance assessments and equipment evaluations.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and warranty investigations.
• Develop technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams on complex technical matters.
• Support retrofit, modernization and reliability improvement projects.

Skills

Rotating equipment expertise

Centrifugal pumps

Turbomachinery

Failure analysis & troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our team in Riyadh and play a key role in delivering technical solutions for critical industrial equipment. You will provide expert support for centrifugal pumps and turbomachinery, lead failure investigations, conduct site performance assessments, and develop upgrade and repair recommendations that improve reliability and customer outcomes. This is a highly technical and customer-facing role that combines engineering analysis, field support and project execution while collaborating with global teams to deliver high-quality service solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers, sales teams and service centers.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and root cause failure investigations.
• Review inspection reports and recommend repairs, upgrades and corrective actions.
• Conduct on-site performance assessments and equipment evaluations.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and warranty investigations.
• Develop technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams on complex technical matters.
• Support retrofit, modernization and reliability improvement projects.

What We need from you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in rotating equipment.
• Strong experience with centrifugal pumps and turbomachinery.
• Background in Oil & Gas, Power or Water industries.
• Experience with failure analysis, troubleshooting and equipment performance assessments.
• Excellent communication skills, can communicate clearly in English and solve customer issues face to face.

Travel

Approximately 30-40% domestic and international travel.

Site assignments ranging from one day to two weeks.

What we offer you

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.