Spares & Modernisation Mill Design & FEA Engineer

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Create a better future

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? Be a part of extending horizontal mill life through modernisation on both FLS and non-FLS equipment. 

We have taken on the responsibility of developing sustainable solutions.  But we need your skills, curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal.

We know that you want to be successful at work and at home, and together we can ensure that both our business goals and your personal aspirations are met.

As a Stress Analyst in our Engineering team you will have the opportunity to design and develop heavy industrial equipment.  By joining this team, you will have the chance to work in an international environment involving different cultures and challenges. 

Your responsibilities
 

• Apply finite element analysis (FEA) techniques to the mechanical design and evaluation of horizontal mills
• Perform stress analysis on mechanical components to assess structural integrity and suitability of designs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate FEA results and propose optimized solutions
• Document and present findings from FEA simulations to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy in reporting
• Design, and reverse engineering of non-FLS horizontal grinding mills
• Provide technical support to sales teams, product specialists and solution sales specialists ​
• Review customer technical specifications.
• Optimize the design and standardization of sub-assemblies of the most commonly replaced components
• Travel to project sites and regional offices as needed to support manufacturing, equipment installation, and field service
• Actively participate in team efforts to achieve shared project goals

What you bring
 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of five years experience in a relevant field
• Proficiency in stress analysis of mechanical components
• Hands on experience with leading commercial FEA software (ANSYS) for modelling, simulation and optimization
• Experience in mechanical engineering design of horizontal mills
• Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical thinking and a demonstrated ability to address complex challenges effectively
• Proficiency with engineering design tools (AutoCAD, Solidworks, ANSYS) and Microsoft Office
• Able to communicate ideas clearly and professionally across diverse teams and audiences

What we offer
 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Flexible work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLS 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