R&D Engineer
Weir ESCO
Portland, OR
Hybrid


Purpose of Role:
Join a dynamic team developing early-stage technologies for next-generation Weir ESCO products. This role involves designing, integrating, and launching advanced systems – combining steel castings and fabrications, embedded sensors, machine vision, and AI – for use in mining, construction, and industrial sectors. You’ll manage multiple priorities and contribute through both project support and leadership.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Invent with Purpose: Develop original concepts that solve real-world problems and align with our long-term vision

Experiment Boldly: Design and execute smart, efficient experiments that accelerate learning and close knowledge gaps quickly

Build What You Imagine: Create or lead the creation of proof-of-concept systems that can be tested and validated in both lab and field settings

Share the Spark: Document your discoveries and actively share insights across teams to fuel collaboration and innovation

Stay Ahead: Keep a pulse on emerging technologies and explore how they can bring value to our customers

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience with research, testing, or product development

Advanced degree (Master's or PHD) is preferred

Experience contributing to or leading a project team to validate selected concepts. Develop scope, timeline, and budget for project, manage tasks to ensure deliverables are met, and complete documentation per process and standard work

Advanced understanding of engineering principles associated with mechanical design

Experienced with Computer Aided 3D Modeling and Finite Element Analysis

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate advanced technical issues

Demonstrated creativity and innovation in the development of new products and the optimization of processes and controls

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.


Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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