Lead Equipment Engineer – Direct Reduction & Innovation

Midrex Technologies, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits from Day 1

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Overtime for qualified positions

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Fringe benefits

Flexible home/office work

Volunteer time

Employee recognition

Job summary

Midrex Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to specify, design, and improve proprietary equipment for start-up and operation of Direct Reduced Iron plants.

You will lead the equipment design effort, coordinate engineers and designers, and travel to project sites for inspections and commissioning. The role requires extensive mechanical engineering expertise, ASME code experience, and strong problem-solving abilities, with opportunities to mentor others and influence project

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial/technical environment, preferably steel industry.
• Experience leading equipment design on large projects and coordinating with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, troubleshoot, and seek opportunities for continuous improvement of proprietary equipment used in DR iron making plants.
• Lead equipment design effort, direct engineers/designers, review drawings and calculations, and manage interfaces with consultants and clients.
• Travel to fabrication facilities and project sites (10–30% international/domestic) for inspections and commissioning.

Skills

MS Office

Autodesk

Mechanical engineering

ASME codes

Leadership

Problem solving

Field testing

Education

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk software

Job description

Midrex Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to specify, design, and improve proprietary equipment for start-up and operation of Direct Reduced Iron plants.

You will lead the equipment design effort, coordinate engineers and designers, and travel to project sites for inspections and commissioning. The role requires extensive mechanical engineering expertise, ASME code experience, and strong problem-solving abilities, with opportunities to mentor others and influence project