FLSmidth Inc. is Hiring | Lead Engineer |

Position – Lead Engineer, Thickener
Company – FLSmidth Inc.
Location – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Job description

Discover you potential

Do you have the desire to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for the mining and cement industries, taking on some of the world’s biggest challenges in the process? If yes, you will fit right into our culture. We count on people who are innovative, who challenge conventions and who drive success for us and our customers. We seek passionate employees who excel in collaboration and innovation. Together we carry a brand of excellence, committed to a more sustainable world for all. Contribute to a better future in a professional and global environment that allows you to discover your full potential.

You will be part of Separation engineering department involved in various equipment used to liberate minerals from ores. This current position is in Thickener and Classifiers team.

Your responsibilities

• As a Product Engineer, he/she shall acts as product expert and leads the development and performance of the products to ensure that they are functioning according to quality and cost expectations.
• Applying mechanical engineering principles to develop products (e.g., Thickener, Clarifier, Sedimentation Drives, Flocculant Dosing systems etc.)
• Advise on the solution/equipment / product to use while proposing a client solution.
• Participate in design work and product customization.
• Assist operations with manufacturing problems and implementation of low cost sourcing.
• Troubleshoot complex problems related to manufacturing and activities that occur on site.
• Adjust optimal technical solutions to each specific project to fulfill customer needs and requirements.
• Stay informed about competitors’ products / solutions and client needs to enable prompt and correct adaption of product functionality.
• Develop systems/improves methodology/systems to minimize/prevent technical problems with the overall aim to improve technical performance.
• Represent and support both the global as well as regional interests while ensuring complete compliance on FLS guidelines.
• Participates actively in team environment and contribute to successful completion of team goals.
• Expect to travel to meet customers & suppliers for technical discussions / inspection / trouble shooting.

What you bring

• Qualification – B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering Experience – 4 – 8 years of minimum
• Knowledge and skills with IT tools like SolidWorks , STAAD and AutoCAD is expected. Experience in Analysis software will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge in separation product design, manufacturing and testing.
• Broad knowledge in Manufacturing processes, precision machining, materials, GD&T and global quality standards.
• Should be able to lead and work in teams.
• Good in English at ‘negotiation level’ both written and orally.
• Conceptual thinking, visualization & technical problem solving ability.
• Expected to deliver results and meet customer expectations

What we offer

• The competitive remuneration package on offer
• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Health insurance program for employee and immediate family
• Flexible work arrangement

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, so apply as soon as possible.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit

FLSmidth.com/careers