Furnace Systems & Plant Equipment Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking highly motivated  Mechanical Engineer with experience in Furnace Systems & Plant Equipment

to join our R&D team in Londonderry, NH.

Area: Londonderry - NH

Objective: EvoMaterials, a division of Outokumpu Stainless, has recently established a pilot plant to develop the proprietary selective sulfidation technology. Construction is finalizing and commissioning beginning with plans to be fully operational by Q1 2027. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, modification, and integration of high-temperature furnace systems and associated plant equipment moving forward. We are establishing internal design talent that can work alongside our process engineers to advance the technology.

This role combines hands-on mechanical design with responsibility for furnace, auxiliary equipment, and facility modification. The engineer will own mechanical design changes ranging from casting molds and material-handling carts to major furnace modifications and exhaust system redesigns. The ideal candidate brings exceptional CAD skills, sound engineering judgment, and experience evaluating equipment and materials for demanding high-temperature, sulfur-bearing environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in equipment design, preferably in the metallurgical industry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Navisworks.
• Understanding of materials compatibility in sulfur-bearing atmospheres above 1,000°C (1,832°F).
• Familiarity with piping and plumbing requirements, PIP practices, ASME standards, NFPA standards, and other relevant design regulations.
• Ability to translate operating and maintenance needs into practical, fabricable engineering designs.
• Strong technical documentation, cross-functional communication, and project ownership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PE license in NH or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience using Revit for equipment layout, plant modeling, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience designing melting furnace systems and associated equipment.
• Experience supporting fabrication, field installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Experience with formal engineering change control, management of change, and as-built documentation.
• Experience conducting equipment failure investigations and implementing corrective design changes.

Key Responsibilities

Furnace, Equipment, and Facility Design

• Design, evaluate, and modify furnace components, feeding systems, casting molds, carts, and other process and material-handling equipment.
• Own equipment design changes from initial concept through detailed design, fabrication support, installation, commissioning, and final documentation.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, fabrication drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, electrical, controls, process engineering, and fabrication teams to develop safe, reliable, and maintainable equipment.
• Use Revit, where applicable, to support integrated plant modeling and layout coordination.
• Use AutoCAD and Navisworks to develop, review, and coordinate equipment arrangements, interfaces, clearances, and potential clashes.

High-Temperature Systems and Materials

• Evaluate material compatibility and expected service performance in sulfur-bearing atmospheres above 1,000°C (1,832°F).
• Account for thermal expansion, temperature gradients, corrosion, mechanical loading, and other service conditions when selecting materials and developing designs.
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend design improvements that increase reliability, maintainability, and service life.

Codes, Standards, and Engineering Documentation

• Maintain familiarity with applicable Process Industry Practices (PIP), ASME standards, NFPA standards, and other governing codes, regulations, and company requirements.
• Prepare and maintain design calculations, equipment specifications, drawing revisions, material specifications, and supporting compliance documentation.
• Lead the mechanical engineering portion of design reviews and management-of-change activities.
• Maintain traceable records of design decisions, approvals, field changes, and as-built conditions.

What Success Looks Like:

• Furnace and equipment modifications are safe, practical, maintainable, and supported by complete engineering documentation.
• Equipment layouts accurately reflect plant conditions and provide appropriate operating and maintenance access.
• Designs address the intended temperatures, atmospheres, and mechanical service conditions.
• Piping, plumbing, and equipment changes are reviewed against applicable requirements and documented for compliance.
• Engineering changes move efficiently from concept to installation, with clear coordination among operations, maintenance, engineering, and fabrication teams.

Salary Range: USD. 122,600-168,500

What we offer:

•           8 paid observed holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays to use at your discretion.

•           401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 6% of your contributions

•           Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options featuring affordable premiums and deductibles

•           Employer HSA contribution of $1,000 (individual) or $2,000 (family) for team members enrolled in the HDHP plan

•           Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

•           Dental and Vision coverage

•           Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

•           Employer paid Group Life and AD&D insurance equal to 2½ times annual salary, with optional Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage

•           Voluntary benefits, including Aflac supplemental plans, Aura Identity and Fraud protection, and Legal Insurance

•           Employer paid wellness programs, including Calm Health, Hinge Health, and Lark

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-281-3631 or email humanresources.sl-usa@outokumpu.com.