| 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. |