About this role
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be a member of our engineering team, supporting the design, build, test, and validation of our Subsurface Compressor Systems™ (SCS). This position will require leadership and support of a broad range of product development and validation activities at the component, subsystem, and system levels. This position requires a hands-on approach to problem solving as well as the use of closed form calculations for component design in high-speed rotating machinery applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Generates 3D & 2D design solutions for Subsurface Compressor System technology and related components, including new designs and modification of existing designs
· Design validation through bench-level testing and calculations
· The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be an integral part of the Change Review Board Process as an approver of changes, design details, and dispositioning of hardware.
· Evaluation and Dispositioning of supplier Non-Conformances
· Component and assembly troubleshooting by using production and test hardware.
· Assist with first article builds of new designs by being a part of the assembly and test process.
· Generates supporting documentation (e.g., drawings, engineering changes, layouts, engineering reports, test plans, specifications, P&IDs etc.)
· Applies best manufacturing methods to the design including GD&T
· Performing Peer drawing checks is a critical part of this position.
· Conceptualizes new designs based on existing proven designs and innovations
· Performs technical calculations in the areas of mechanical design and packaging of high-speed rotating machinery
· Ensures timely and correct technical release of drawings to meet project schedules
· Assists other project team members in cross-functional activities when necessary
· Reviews drawings for completeness and accuracy
· Applies critical thinking to all steps
· Stack-Up analyses of assemblies
· Manages assembly Bill of Materials and ensures its accuracy in PDM and ERP systems.
Skills, Experience, Education, and Abilities:
· BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
· Minimum of 8 years of experience in an Engineering Role
· 3+ years of experience with Solidworks 3D modeling software
· Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing including GD&T
· Experience with designing Turbomachinery components such as bearings and seals is desired.
· Understanding of Electro-Mechanical design and component packaging
· Proven capability towards maintaining technical ownership of the design
· Proficient using hand calculations and FEA to validate design decisions.
· Proficient using and creating closed-form calculations for hardware design
· Experience in rotating machinery is desired
· Experience with high-speed turbo machinery and/or permanent magnet motors is desired
· Project management, coordination, and supervision skills is desired.
Intangibles Sought:
· Must be self-motivated and an independent worker
· Able to meet aggressive schedules
· Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
· Work well with team members
· Enjoys hands-on work, taking units apart and rebuilding
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
This position will be mostly in an office atmosphere; however, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be expected to support the build and test of products in the production area. Personal protective equipment should be worn in designated shop floor areas.