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Join our organization in a dynamic and promising compressor manufacturing business. We are looking for a committed and passionate
Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer 80 - 100 % (w/m/d)
You own the end-to-end technical responsibility for compressor system concept design within customer projects, ensuring alignment with contractual, safety, and engineering requirements. In global projects, you act as the main technical authority towards the customer and oversee overall technical progress.
Beyond individual projects, you provide system-level technical leadership across projects, ensuring consistent system behavior, aligned interfaces, and resolution of escalated technical issues.
Your future daily work routine:
Leads the technical planning of several challenging global projects in parallelDefines and develops the mechanical system concept and architecture, including plant design, P&IDs, control philosophies and plant calculationsPlans, coordinates and reviews mechanical engineering progress throughout all project phasesRepresents the mechanical discipline and drives decision making during KOM, HAZOP, SIL and design reviewsActs as the mechanical discipline representative toward clients for technical clarificationsOversees mechanical system engineering activities across a portfolio of projects and ensures harmonized execution approaches, aligned interfaces and consistent application of engineering methodsIdentifies cross‑project synergies, drives reuse of proven solutions and leads initiatives to reduce engineering hours and accessory costs through standardization and modularizationLeads technical alignment with key suppliers for high‑risk components; approves critical vendor documentation and oversees complex FATs, including non‑standard test requirements Supports Sales/Application Engineering during complex bid phases on an exception basis, defining system strategy, risk profile and design boundariesServes as a mentor for Competence Center, shaping its roadmap and driving standardization, modularization and innovationYour Profile:
Degree (BSc/MSc) in Mechanical or Process Engineering or equivalentMinimum 8 years of professional experience in system‑level engineering within complex industrial/process environments, including international project exposureStrong knowledge of rotating and static equipment and their integration into complex mechanical systemsAdvanced knowledge of the oil and gas industry (e.g. refinery, petrochemical, gas transport&storage, H2 Mobility & Energy) or similar process applicationsProven capability to define and approve system-level mechanical concepts and ensure coherent integration across interdisciplinary functionsDemonstrated ability to implement standardization initiatives and continuous improvement across teams and projectsAdvanced English skills (CEFR level C1 or higher), written and oral. Proficiency in German language is considered an advantageYour Personality:
Analytical thinking and solution-oriented working methodsStrong ownership, initiative and organizational skillsStrong communication, facilitation and influencing skillsResilience in challenging and fast-moving environmentInternational mindset with strong cross-cultural collaboration skillsProactive, team-oriented, and collaborative across disciplinesWillingness to travel internationally (5 - 15%)We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working conditions Versatile and autonomous activities and tasksWorking environment with professional development opportunitiesParticipation in job-related training and further educationAbove-average pension fundAppreciative and inclusive corporate culture Demonstrated lived values that value diversityDynamic, international environment with committed employeesStructured induction processAttractive shift allowancesInexpensive parking (only for shift employees)Short public transport connectionsNote:
Applications from external recruitment agencies cannot be considered
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents.
Burckhardt Compression AG | Location: Winterthur
Tobias Wyser | Phone: +41 52 261 53 77
Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.
