Our aim is to help our customers with all water treatment solutions throughout their entire life cycle. We are a leading international developer and supplier of water and wastewater treatment technologies for power plants and industry, part of the French Saur Group, which operates in 140 countries worldwide. We design, sell and implement innovative water treatment solutions and services in close cooperation with international partners and our customers.

Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer contributes to the design and development of high‑performance, sustainable water treatment systems, applying sound mechanical engineering principles to deliver efficient and reliable solutions. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from tender and concept design to execution and commissioning, and involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in an international environment. This position combines hands‑on mechanical engineering, digital design, and sustainability, offering opportunities for meaningful technical contribution and professional growth.

Report to: Project Manager

Location: Primarily office-based in Turku, Finland with occasional travel depending on the projects.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering

• Design and develop static and rotating equipment (tanks, piping, heat exchangers, filtration units).

• Prepare and validate 2D/3D drawings and specifications.

• Perform mechanical calculations, stress analysis, and equipment sizing.

Planning, Budgeting & Coordination

• Support cost estimation, budgeting, and scheduling during proposal and project execution phases.

• Coordinate mechanical scope, progress, and interfaces with project management, procurement, and other disciplines to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery.

Project Execution

• Participate in all engineering phases from concept to commissioning.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems with overall plant design.

• Support technical procurement, vendor evaluation, and site inspections.

Sales & Pre-Bid Support

• Support the sales team by reviewing tender document specifications, preparing cost-effective designs, and generating preliminary MTOs.

• Provide technical input during bid evaluations and proposal engineering.

Innovation, Digitalization & Sustainability

• Integrate smart technologies such as IoT sensors and digital twins into mechanical designs.

• Utilize modern engineering tools (e.g. BIM, simulations, predictive maintenance concepts)

• Contribute to sustainable, energy‑efficient, and circular design practices

• Ensure adherence to technical environmental and safety regulations.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor system performance and drive reliability improvements.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement engineering controls.

• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve standards and procedures.

• Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in 3D modelling and equipment design (Autodesk Inventor)

• Experience in water treatment, process, energy, or similar industrial sectors

• Background in bids, proposals, and BOQ/BOM preparation

• Strong equipment engineering skills in industrial/process environments

• Knowledge of smart systems and sustainable mechanical design (fabrication, assembly, erection)

• Fluent English required; advanced Finnish preferred.

• Ability to lead mechanical engineering tasks/projects when needed

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills in international, multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us?

You will work on meaningful, real‑world water treatment projects with a strong sustainability impact, within an international engineering environment that values technical ownership, innovation, and collaboration. You will be part of a growing team where your designs directly contribute to industrial decarbonization, water reuse, and long‑term environmental solutions.

In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual bonus, wellness benefit, private healthcare, and statutory allowances, alongside opportunities for professional growth and skill development in an international engineering environment that supports long‑term career progression.

Flootech is an equal opportunity employer. We invest in diversity, ensure equity and a sense of belonging in our inclusive culture. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bias or discrimination towards applicants and employees.

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