Junior Mechanical / Fluids Engineer

What You'll Do

• Support the development, verification, and documentation of fluid delivery systems in accordance with system requirements.
• Create concepts, 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical designs for mechanical and chemical fluid systems with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Contribute to component selection, design calculations, engineering analyses, and technical evaluations.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of BOMs, engineering documentation, and design releases.
• Help define and coordinate interfaces with adjacent modules, subsystems, and facility connections.
• Prepare engineering deliverables such as technical specifications, FMEAs, risk assessments, test plans, and validation documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous design improvements.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, suppliers, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to develop safe, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Learn and apply company engineering processes, CAD/PLM standards, safety requirements, and best practices while gradually taking ownership of defined design tasks.

Who We're Looking For

• Completed technical education in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, fluid engineering, or a comparable field; a Technical High School (HTL, FH) qualification is welcome.
• First practical engineering experience through internships, projects, apprenticeships, or previous employment is beneficial but not essential.
• Good understanding of mechanical design principles and a strong interest in developing fluid delivery systems.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software such as Inventor, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, or a comparable tool.
• Basic understanding of technical drawings, tolerances, materials, manufacturing methods, and engineering documentation.
• Structured, hands-on approach to problem solving and willingness to learn new engineering methods and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Occasional travel may be required

What You Can Expect

• Structured onboarding and practical learning from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to the complete product-development cycle, from requirements and concepts through design, testing, and release.
• Opportunities to build expertise in mechanical design, fluid systems, CAD/PLM tools, engineering analysis, safety, and technical documentation.
• Increasing technical responsibility as your experience and capabilities grow.

What we´re offering

This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in the occupation group E or F depending on educational background. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.

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