I'm currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with expertise in chilled & warm water systems for a major semiconductor greenfield project. If you have a strong HVAC background and expertise in critical facility engineering, this could be the perfect role for you! Position: Mechanical Wet Engineer Project: Semiconductor Greenfield Project - ESMC, Dresden Start Date: January 5, 2026 Duration: 12 months (overall project runs until mid 2028) Location: Dresden, Germany Workload: 100% On-site: 5 days per week Language skills : fluent in German and English Contract Type: Freelance Experience: proven capability in leading and coordinating cross-functional, multi-national engineering teams, interfacing with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to drive technical excellence and project success At least 10 years experience in mechanical, (power) plants and critical facility engineering, including design, site engineering, testing, commissioning & operations for major industrial semiconductor or infrastructure projects Technical expertise covering the following: Pumps & Hydraulics: Selection, sizing, NPSH evaluation, troubleshooting, vibration diagnostics, seal and bearing analysis, and optimisation of pumping systems for industrial and critical environments. Chilled & Warm Water and HVAC Systems: Expertise in chilled water systems, chillers / cooling towers, heat rejection systems, air handling units and precision cooling for mission-critical plats / facilities. Design and operation of boilers (plant), warm water distribution systems, pressure vessels, mixing-stations, heat exchangers and fuel oil / gas systems. Rotating Machinery: Hands-on experience with fans, blowers, compressors, chillers, cooling tower drives, including alignment, balancing, and fault diagnostics. Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance: Skilled in vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound inspections, and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) methodologies. Compliance & Standards: Strong working knowledge of API, ASME, DIN/EN, and ISO standards, including mechanical integrity, inspection, testing, and commissioning procedures. Automation & Monitoring: Familiar with BMS/SCADA integration, sensor-based monitoring, and optimization of mechanical systems using operational data and digital tools. If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send me your CV and availability. I look forward to hearing from you! SThree_Germany is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.