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.
The Design Engineering Specialist is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of plant buildings and machinery. This role ensures that engineering solutions meet operational, safety, and environmental standards while supporting continuous improvement in plant infrastructure and equipment.
This job profile is intended for specialist professionals that apply advanced knowledge of a job area. Required to manage projects / processes independently with limited supervision. Typically coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals.
This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large organization.
Design and oversee construction and maintenance of plant facilities and equipment.
Establish and enforce standards for pollution control, testing, and maintenance.
Evaluate and recommend new equipment and systems.
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Lead cross-functional engineering projects and mentor junior staff.
Skills & Qualifications
Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and at least of 5–7 years of relevant experience (or equivalent skills) are minimally required to carry out the role.
Proficiency in plant design and maintenance engineering.
Strong project management and leadership skills.
Knowledge of industrial safety and environmental standards.
Experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools.
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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.
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13’130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
