Development Engineer

Development Engineer

Weir Group

Venlo, Netherlands

As a Development Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of creating new products, enhancing existing designs to drive innovation in groundbreaking development projects in mining technology for a sustainable future. Your role combines creativity with technical expertise, driving research, performing tests, and implementing advanced technologies across specialized areas such as FEA and CFD. If solving complex challenges and turning ideas into reality excites you, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

Key Responsibilities

Full scope of responsibilities will be shared during the interview process.

• Discovery & Exploration: Define initial specifications, explore innovative concepts, analyze market trends and patents, and collaborate with research centers or suppliers for technical solutions.
• Feasibility: Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, validate calculation models, and contribute to design reviews, FMEAs, and cost analyses.
• Development & Qualification: Perform calculations, assess and refine designs, support product drawings and specifications, document knowledge, and assist in field tests and failure analysis.
• Specialized Studies & Support: Conduct advanced analyses (fatigue, FEA, CFD, vibration), act as a specialist in functional areas, lead small projects, and provide technical advice to purchasing, engineering, production, and sales.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• University Master in the field of mechanical engineering with relevant work experience from internship or PhD research or several years of experience in similar roles and industry.
• Strong analytical skills focused on understanding underlying principles and root causes (RCA).
• Strong communication and reporting skills in English both written and spoken.
• Flexible, pro-active attitude and willing to occasionally travel internationally.
• Good to excellent knowledge in one or more of the following areas: FEA, Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Tribology, Pumps and/or rotating equipment, Matlab, TRIZ (inventive problem solving).