Mechanical Design Engineer

PassFort; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydroleap is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Singapore to enhance proprietary electro-coagulation and electro-oxidation designs and to develop mechanical systems for wastewater treatment plants. You will create pump skids, piping, valves, and related equipment, contributing to efficient, sustainable processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and 3+ years of design experience in process or wastewater industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years in mechanical design, wastewater or process industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and materials selection for corrosive environments.
• Experience developing PFDs and P&IDs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks; CFD/FEA experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve Hydroleap’s proprietary electro-coagulation and electro-oxidation designs.
• Design pump skids, piping, valves, and treatment equipment.
• Collaborate with Process and Electrical & Automation engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure safety and compliance with ISO, ASME, and local standards; drive sustainability.

Skills

Mechanical design

3+ years experience

Fluid mechanics

Materials selection

Manufacturing processes

PFD & P&ID

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CFD/FEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CFD/FEA

Job description

About Hydroleap:

Hydroleap is a Singapore-based deep tech startup with a mission of disrupting the wastewater treatment industry. Our cutting-edge electrochemistry technology and innovative approaches to water and waste management have eliminated the need for manual interventions and toxic chemicals, making our solutions fully automated, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly helping industries to be more water and energy efficient.

With multiple successful deployments across the Asia Pacific region, including in the agri-food, oil & gas, data center, desalination, and construction sectors, Hydroleap is significantly impacting how water and wastewater are treated. As a company, we are proud to be backed by an impressive group of governmental and private venture capitalists, such as UntroD Capital, Mitsubishi Electric, Seeds Capital, State Government of Victoria, Wavemaker Partners,, 500, SGInnovate, Sparklabs, and Entrepreneur First.

Join our team and be a part of a mission-driven organization that is changing the world, one drop of water at a time.

Who we are looking for

Hydroleap is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving Hydroleap’s proprietary designs, developing and optimizing water treatment processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of transforming ideas into reality. You’ll design mechanical systems and equipment that keep wastewater treatment plants running efficiently and sustainably. From concept sketches to final implementation, your work will directly contribute to cleaner water and a healthier planet.

What you will be doing

• Innovate & Design: Work with Product Specialist to improve Hydroleap’s proprietary electro-coagulation, electro-oxidation designs. Develop mechanical designs for pump skids, piping, valves, and treatment equipment.

• Collaborate: Work closely with Hydroleap’s Process and Electrical & Automation engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

• Ensure Excellence: Apply ISO, ASME, and local standards to guarantee safety, reliability, and compliance.

• Drive Sustainability: Optimize systems for energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

• Grow: Contribute to R&D projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 3 years’ mechanical design experience, ideally within the wastewater or process industries

• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics and expertise in selecting materials suitable for corrosive environments

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and technology

• Proven ability to develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

• Proficiency with 2D (AutoCAD) & 3D modeling software (SolidWorks) a must

• Knowledge of CFD/FEA programs a plus

• Track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional engineering and project teams

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and contributing to solutions that make a positive global impact