Graduate Engineer
The Graduate Engineer role at Confidential Client offers a structured one-year rotational program within the Products Business Line, providing hands-on experience in laboratory testing, product technical support, and strategic product management in the mining industry. This entry-level position develops industry expertise through collaboration with global teams and exposure to various product lines, preparing graduates for diverse career paths such as product management, R&D, and sales. The role supports FLSmidth's mission of sustainable mining solutions and requires a hybrid work model based in Salt Lake City.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring a New Graduate Engineer for the Products Business Line. This is an entry-level, one-year rotational development program that exposes new graduates to laboratory work, engineering, product support, sales support, project management and field services. You will learn product line management for equipment such as crushing and conveying systems, screening, milling and grinding, separation, thickening and filtration, pyromet, and sampling & analysis.
What You’ll Do
- Perform laboratory tests, analyze samples and prepare technical reports for customers.
- Provide product technical support to sales teams and customers (onsite and remote), including product sizing, troubleshooting and wear-life or condition monitoring analysis.
- Create and improve technical tools and collateral (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel) for internal and external stakeholders — technical presentations, case studies and reference documentation.
- Support Global Product Line Management activities: pricing, procurement/supply chain, inventory, sales support, product development and product launches.
- Participate in rotations that may include hands-on field assignments, lab testing, 3D modelling and basic system calculations.
- Present findings to internal teams and customer groups; work collaboratively across global teams.
- Travel as required (up to ~20%).
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgy, Mining, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Quick learner with the ability to absorb and apply technical information rapidly.
- Good time-management, attention to detail, and a demonstrated drive to deliver results.
- Positive team player who is comfortable working across functions and presenting to groups.
- Willingness to work in a hybrid-flexible model based in Salt Lake City, UT.
Location & Travel
- Hybrid-flexible role based in Salt Lake City, UT (office-based presence expected as part of the program).
- Travel up to approximately 20%, depending on assignment.
Employment Type & Compensation
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Estimated salary (as listed in source): $91,218 per year (estimated).
Benefits & Culture
Confidential Client emphasizes professional development, on-the-job training, and cross-functional exposure to build long-term career paths — Product Line Management, R&D, Capital Sales, Procurement and more. The organization is committed to sustainability initiatives and fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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