Principal Design Engineer - (Mining and Metals)

Job Description

Roles & Responsibility :

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the conception, development, and design of mechanical systems, equipment, and layouts for mining, mineral processing, and metallurgical plants.

The role includes the design of bulk material handling systems, process plant equipment, and steel plant facilities, ensuring full compliance with project specifications, industry codes, and applicable safety standards.

• Develop mechanical designs, 3D models, and fabrication drawings for mining & metals equipment and systems.
• Design and review bulk material handling systems such as conveyors, crushers, screens, stacker reclaimers, feeders, and transfer chutes.
• Support design of mineral processing and steel plant equipment including kilns, furnaces, cooling systems, tanks, bins, and hoppers.
• Prepare and check equipment data sheets, material requisitions, and technical specifications.
• Carry out engineering calculations : load estimation, drive power, belt tensions, stress analysis, and material selection.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards (CEMA, IS, DIN, ASTM, ASME, ISO, API) and client requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors for technical evaluation, design review, and equipment inspection.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, electrical, piping and process teams for integrated plant layouts.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability checks, and safety audits.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication, erection, and commissioning at project sites.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Fluency in English is mandatory.

Benefits

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