Furnace Systems & Plant Equipment Mechanical Engineer

Outokumpu•Londonderry, NH

3d•$122,600 - $168,500

About The Position

EvoMaterials, a division of Outokumpu Stainless, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its R&D team in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The company has established a pilot plant for developing proprietary selective sulfidation technology. Construction is being finalized, with commissioning beginning and the plant planned to be fully operational by Q1 2027. The engineer will lead the design, modification, and integration of high-temperature furnace systems and associated plant equipment, working alongside process engineers to advance the technology. The role combines hands-on mechanical design with responsibility for furnace systems, auxiliary equipment, and facility modifications. The engineer will own mechanical design changes ranging from casting molds and material-handling carts to major furnace modifications and exhaust system redesigns. Designs must account for demanding high-temperature, sulfur-bearing environments and support safe, reliable, maintainable operations. The position involves developing and coordinating equipment layouts and designs; preparing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and compliance documentation; supporting fabrication, installation, and commissioning; and leading mechanical design reviews and management-of-change activities. The role also includes evaluating materials and equipment performance, investigating failures, and maintaining traceable records of design decisions and as-built conditions. The listed salary range is USD 122,600–168,500. The position is located in Londonderry, NH; no specific workplace arrangement is stated.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.

Benefits

8 paid observed holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 6% of contributions.
Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options featuring affordable premiums and deductibles.
Employer HSA contribution of $1,000 for individual or $2,000 for family HDHP enrollees.
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.