Engineer

Job Title : Graduate Engineer Trainee

Division : EnSci, Weir Minerals

Location : Bangalore

Purpose of the Role: The Graduate Engineer Trainee role at Weir is designed to bring new engineering talent into the organisation with a focused development pathway in New Product Development.

This role contributes to innovative product solutions by supporting design, development, validation, and launch activities while building strong competencies in engineering fundamentals, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The trainee will gain exposure to the complete product development lifecycle — from concept generation through design, prototyping, validation, and product launch — while contributing to innovation, quality, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Role Summary

A Graduate Engineer Trainee begins the journey at Weir through a structured training plan designed to:

• Enhance engineering design and application skills

• Develop understanding of product development lifecycle and stage-gate processes

• Acquire domain knowledge related to Weir products and applications

• Build exposure to design validation, manufacturability, and compliance requirements

• Develop cross-functional collaboration and project execution skills

The program includes technical tool training, campus-to-corporate orientation, domain and process training, and exposure to Innovation, New Product Development (NPD), stage-gate processes, quality systems, and manufacturability practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to Weir’s zero-harm behaviors in support of the drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• Support design and development of new products through creation and modification of CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.

• Assist in component and assembly optimisation using engineering tools and prescribed processes.

• Participate in feasibility studies, prototype builds, testing, and design validation activities.

• Follow stage-gate and product development processes to ensure timely and structured execution of NPD projects.

• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including test reports, validation protocols, and design records.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and application engineering to ensure manufacturability and compliance.

• Contribute to innovation, cost optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualification and Skills

• Fresh graduate with Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Production, Automobile Engineering, or related engineering discipline

• Applicants with a strong academic record (typically CGPA of 7.0 or above) are encouraged to apply

Technical Skills

• Strong engineering fundamentals (design, materials, mechanics, manufacturing processes)

• Exposure to CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, NX or equivalent)

• Basic understanding of product development lifecycle and engineering documentation

• Familiarity with prototype development or academic design projects preferred

Behavioural Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities

• Positive attitude, flexible and adaptive to dynamic environments

• Quality-conscious, proactive, and process-driven

• Personal accountability and ownership for assigned responsibilities

• Willingness to learn and grow in a structured NPD environment

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 countries, 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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