Associate Piping Engineer

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks • Develop piping layouts for sanitary and hygienic applications, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ASME BPE). • Ensure designs minimize dead legs and promote cleanability and sterilizability, supporting CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) operations. • Incorporate industry-specific standards, such as ASME-BPE, into piping designs to ensure the system meets sanitary and hygienic regulations. • Ensure all fittings, valves, and components adhere to hygienic standards to maintain product integrity. • Design skids and valve manifolds for hygienic systems, ensuring compact layouts that meet operational, cleaning, and maintenance requirements. • Work with process engineers to integrate piping systems into hygienic equipment such as tanks, pumps, and heat exchangers. • Ensure seamless integration of hygienic piping with instruments like flowmeters, pressure sensors, and temperature transmitters. • Develop piping designs that promote laminar flow, reduce turbulence, and prevent product stagnation, ensuring optimal process efficiency and hygiene. • Analyze and address potential areas of contamination in the system design. • Create and review 3D models tailored to hygienic piping systems using tools like Autodesk Plant 3D, ensuring precision in complex assemblies. • Use clash detection software Navisworks to ensure clean and efficient piping layouts. • Collaborate with process, mechanical, and instrumentation teams to align piping designs with broader system requirements. Software Proficiency Your Profile / Qualifications • AutoCAD Plant3D (Must) • Autodesk Mechanical (Must) • Navisworks Manage (Preferred) • BIM360 Collaboration (Preferred) • Autodesk Inventor (Added Advantage) • Autodesk Vault / Pro (Added advantage) Educational Background • Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a related field. • Certification in Piping Design, Stress Analysis, or 3D Modeling Tools (e.g., Autodesk Plant 3D) would be added advantage. Professional Experience • 5+ years of experience in piping design and layout engineering, preferably in industries like dairy, food or beverage for Associate Engineer. • 8+ years of experience in piping design and layout engineering, preferably in industries like dairy, food or beverages for Senior Engineer. • Proven track record in designing hygienic and sanitary piping systems compliant with industry standards such as ASME BPE. • Hands-on experience with 3D modeling and drafting tools, particularly Autodesk Plant 3D. Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.