Design Engineer

Full-time
Portlandvia Sulzer CareersPosted Sep 21, 2026
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About this role

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.

About the role

Job Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of plant buildings and machinery. This includes establishing standards for pollution control, testing, and maintenance, and recommending new equipment and systems.

This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyze problems. Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member.

Summary

Assists in the design of centrifugal pumps, components, and equipment. Prepares basic design studies, calculations, drawings, Bills of Materials, and other engineering documents in accordance with customer requirements and department policies and procedures. Works under the technical direction of Lead Engineers.

Essential Functions

· Prepares engineering details and drawings using CAD, Bills of Materials and

engineering specifications to enable the complete manufacturing of pump products.

· Performs designs and layouts of standardized pump components, assemblies, and

equipment.

· Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, procedures, and related materials.

· Checks and approves drawings prepared by CAD drafters.

· Performs design calculations to validate design layouts.

· Participates in administrative functions of the department, including order and design

review meetings.

Secondary

Responsibilities

  • · Adheres to company and department policies, procedures, and standards
  • · Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide LEAN and EHS
  • Management System which includes following all safety, health and environmental
  • policies and procedures. Supports and cooperates in company-wide Quality
  • Management effort.
  • · Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities

  • · None.

Qualifications

  • · Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent training and experience
  • · 0-3 years experience in the design of rotating equipment or equivalent experience
  • · Good computer skills, mechanical drafting skills using CAD and reading/writing skills

What we offer

  • you
  • 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
  • 401k plan with a 6% match
  • Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
  • Health savings account matching
  • Motivating wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid paternal leave
  • Gym reimbursement
  • 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.

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