Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer w​/m​/d

Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer 80 - 100 % (w/m/d)

Job Type: Hybrid

Location:

Winterthur, Zurich, CH

Join our organization in a dynamic and promising compressor manufacturing business. We are looking for a committed and passionate

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 behaviour, aligned interfaces, and resolution of escalated technical issues.

• Leads the technical planning of several challenging global projects in parallel
• Defines and develops the mechanical system concept and architecture, including plant design, P&IDs, control philosophies and plant calculations
• Plans, coordinates and reviews mechanical engineering progress throughout all project phases
• Represents the mechanical discipline and drives decision making during KOM, HAZOP, SIL and design reviews
• Acts as the mechanical discipline representative toward clients for technical clarifications
• Oversees mechanical system engineering activities across a portfolio of projects and ensures harmonised execution approaches, aligned interfaces and consistent application of engineering methods
• Identifies cross‑project synergies, drives reuse of proven solutions and leads initiatives to reduce engineering hours and accessory costs through standardisation and modularisation
• Leads 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 boundaries
• Serves as a mentor for Competence Center, shaping its roadmap and driving standardisation, modularisation and innovation

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Mechanical or Process Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in system‑level engineering within complex industrial/process environments, including international project exposure
• Strong knowledge of rotating and static equipment and their integration into complex mechanical systems
• Advanced knowledge of the oil and gas industry (e.g. refinery, petrochemical, gas transport&storage, H2 Mobility & Energy) or similar process applications
• Proven capability to define and approve system‑level mechanical concepts and ensure coherent integration across interdisciplinary functions
• Demonstrated ability to implement standardisation initiatives and continuous improvement across teams and projects
• Advanced English skills (CEFR level C1 or higher), written and oral. Proficiency in German language is considered an advantage

• Analytical thinking and solution‑oriented working methods
• Strong ownership, initiative and organisational skills
• Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills
• Resilience in challenging and fast‑moving environment
• International mindset with strong cross‑cultural collaboration skills
• Proactive, team‑oriented, and collaborative across disciplines
• Willingness to travel internationally (5 – 15 %)

• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks
• Working environment with professional development opportunities
• Participation in job-related training and further education
• Appreciative and inclusive corporate culture
• Demonstrated lived values that value diversity
• Dynamic, international environment with committed employees
• Structured induction process
• Inexpensive parking (only for shift employees)
• Short public transport connections

Applications from external recruitment agencies cannot be considered

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents.

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.