Mechanical engineer

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Engineering & Supply (E&S) is a global support organization within Alfa Laval with the purpose of delivering engineering, supply and project management within a wide range of applications and industries. We are a global organization with offices and employees across the world.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer.

Job Description (Key Responsibilities)

• Mechanical engineering and design of components, systems and plants for medium to high level complexity projects in prepared food and beverage industry.
• Preparation of technical specifications and project documents (P&Id, 3D and layout, Bill of Material (BOM), functional design specifications, mass and energy balances, etc.).
• Select and design products and solutions based on customer requests and applicable standards and codes.
• Deliver input to improve current technical solutions and/or develop new solutions to ensure our competitive advantage.
• Participate in internal project meetings and in external meetings with customers to discuss/clarify process and design issues and engineering activities.
• Participate in commissioning and performance tests and assist in troubleshooting.

Your Background and Technical Skills

• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar.
• At least 5 years’ experience in relevant industries (food, aseptic processing or pharma) in equivalent roles.
• Knowledge of thermal treatment processing will be considered a plus.
• Experience with engineering codes and standards (EHEDG and/or other equivalent codes for hygienic design are considered a plus).
• Experience with project documents preparation (P&Id, 3D and layout, BOM, functional design specifications, mass and energy balances, etc.).
• Experience with commissioning support and plant start-up.
• Computer skills: Advanced user of Autodesk package (Autocad, Inventor, Vault) and Microsoft Windows environments and Office package.
• Advanced level (B2 or better) in written and spoken English.

Attitude:

We are looking for a person that:

• Communicates with teammates and manager straightly and transparently.
• Communicates proficiently and is clearly understood by people with different backgrounds and cultures.
• Cooperates with teammates by proactively sharing and acquiring knowledge to and from the team.
• Is self-driven and always looking for self-improvement.
• Has a structured and systematic approach that allows them to deliver on-specs, on-time, on-quality project documentation.
• Has a goal-driven mentality to propose and execute actions that optimize the workflow and minimize activities without added value.

We Offer

• A challenging and motivating job.
• Committed and experienced colleagues who work in a positive informal atmosphere.
• You will be representing a well-positioned value-focused brand, known for its high quality and dedicated service.

Further Information

For more information, contact Chiara Cascelli, Talent Acquisition in Parma.

E-mail: chiara.cascelli@alfalaval.com

You are welcome to send your CV and motivated application no later than September 19th, 2024, using our online application system.

CVs only in English language will be considered.