Sizing Engineer

Main responsibilities and tasks:

Compressor Sizing and Selection:

• Review customer specifications, process data sheets, gas compositions, operating conditions, and other relevant technical documents.


• Perform compressor sizing and selection for new machines, service requirements, revamp opportunities, and replacement applications.


• Identify the optimum technical and cost-effective compressor solution that meets customer requirements and applicable engineering standards.


• Identify technical deviations, risks, and missing information during the proposal and project stages.


• Prepare technical clarifications and support the resolution of customer queries in coordination with Sales and other stakeholders.

Detailed Calculations and Reporting:

• Perform detailed calculations and issue sizing reports for post-order customer projects including torsional analysis, actuator sizing, valve dynamics, valve failure analysis, etc. according to the project schedule. 


• Resolve open points with customers in coordination with the Project Manager and other stakeholders.

Technical Support and Advice:

• Provide technical support and advice to internal and external customers regarding performance& technical queries about compressors.


• Support the resolution of field complaints, Root Cause Analysis including site visits as necessary.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate effectively with global sizing teams, technical experts, project teams, Sales, Service, and other internal stakeholders. 


• Share technical knowledge, lessons learned, best practices, and application experience within the team and across global locations.


• Contribute to the standardization of sizing methods, calculation templates, engineering guidelines. 


• Support team development through knowledge-sharing sessions, technical discussions, and mentoring, where required.

System support:

• Maintain and adhere to IMS (QMS + EMS) procedures.

Education, Experience and Languages:

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering having good academics and 2+ years of experience


• BSc ETH/FH, degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar


• Familiar with international standard such as API, ASME, ASTM, DIN, ASCE etc.


• Fundamental knowledge of compressors, thermodynamics & mechanics.


• Knowledge of piping and support arrangement, P&ID, and general arrangement drawings

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.