Job Description

About ANDRITZ

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful, innovative solutions to customers globally. We stay at the forefront of modern engineering technologies and partner with clients in industries that shape the future of the world we live in.

About the Role

The Project Engineer is a technical, field‑focused engineering role supporting ANDRITZ White Liquor Plant (WLP) and lime kiln systems. This position is ideal for early–mid career engineers who enjoy solving mechanical/process problems, working hands‑on in industrial environments, and supporting customers with diagnostics, service, and upgrade opportunities.

This role is focused on technical and field engineering support and does not include commercial project ownership. If you’re a mechanically minded engineer who loves mills, equipment, and fieldwork this is your job.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Technical & Field Engineering

• Perform diagnostics, inspections, alignments, and troubleshooting on lime kilns and WLP equipment.
• Develop expertise in kiln analysis software and technical diagnostic tools.
• Provide hands‑on field service support and advisory assistance during outages or shutdowns.

Customer-Facing Technical Support

• Support customer teams to identify equipment issues, performance concerns, and upgrade opportunities.
• Partner with Service Account Managers to strengthen customer relationships and provide technical clarity.
• Present ANDRITZ solutions, services, and upgrade options with a focus on lime kiln and WLP systems.

Engineering Coordination & Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, field service, and global product teams (including teams in Finland).
• Provide technical input to support project scopes, service recommendations, and product development needs.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Who Thrives in This Role

You’ll be successful as a Project Engineer if you are someone who:

• Enjoys hands‑on technical work in industrial environments
• Likes solving real‑world equipment and process problems
• Communicates well with mill teams and technical colleagues
• Can balance field tasks, engineering activities, and customer support
• Is curious, self‑driven, and excited to grow within a specialized technical area

This role also provides a strong development path toward senior technical expert roles or future project management positions.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering , OR 3+ years relevant experience in:
• – equipment design
• – pulp & paper mill operations
• – maintenance/reliability
• – technical field service
• – project execution
• Strong initiative, self‑management, and the ability to work across multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and client-facing).
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred

• Experience with lime kilns , recausticizing , or related thermal/mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drafting/design tools.
• Field service or industrial equipment troubleshooting experience.

Travel

• Ability and willingness to travel 25–50% across the U.S. and Canada.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed in office/hybrid and industrial mill settings.
• Exposure to heat, noise, dust, fumes, and PPE‑required areas.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must maintain visual acuity, mobility, and stamina for fieldwork activities.
• All tasks may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Why Join ANDRITZ

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Build deep technical expertise in lime kiln and WLP systems
• Work hands‑on in mills and industrial environments
• Grow into senior engineering or project leadership tracks
• Contribute to problem‑solving work that directly impacts mill performance
• Be part of a collaborative, knowledgeable global engineering team

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a technically strong, hands‑on engineer who enjoys field work, equipment diagnostics, and supporting customers, we’d love to talk to you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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