Critical Energy

Senior Turbomachinery Mechanical Design Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$200kDetected 91 days ago

Supply ChainSiemens NXANSYSFEACFDGD&TMechanical DesignCommunicationCritical ThinkingThermodynamicsActuators

About the role

The role will involve collaborating closely with other members of the Turbomachinery team in addition to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Systems, Field Ops, and others.
This role will often be a pivot between teams.
The title of this role will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Take ownership of the turbomachinery detailed CAD models, layout, and draft drawings per ASME Y14.5 to document and communicate your designs
collaborate with other engineers on checking and reviewing models & drawings
Find unique design solutions by integrating your own innovations with requirements and opportunities found by other subject-area experts (such as turbomachinery, fluid systems, electrical systems, and development test)
Perform hand calculations and structural analyses via finite element analysis to validate your design
collaborate with other engineers on checking and reviewing analyses
Support Field Ops teams with technical expertise and advice after product delivery and accept feedback on possible design improvements
Develop innovative design concepts for new machines or fluid systems
Other related tasks as defined by your supervisor that add value to the design needs
5+ years of proven experience in a mechanical design role, with a strong portfolio of projects involving complex machinery
Take ownership of the turbomachinery detailed CAD models, layout, and draft drawings per ASME Y14.5 to document and communicate your designs; collaborate with other engineers on checking and reviewing models & drawings

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Familiarity with designing for casting, forging, additive, precision grinding, gear / spline hobbing and / or similar
Familiarity with choosing appropriate fastener torques / preloads
Familiarity with high-performance polymers used in bushings / seals
Proficiency in applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
Experience with a modern CAD package and a willingness to immediately self-teach proficiency in Siemens NX
You have created CAD models of parts that were actually produced and assembled into a machine
Experience with assemblies and secondary systems common to engines and generators, like piping, fittings, valves, pumps, sensors, and actuators

You have personally made and assembled metal or plastic parts that were included in a machine BOM and successfully operated
Experience with rotating machinery and their sub-components like rotors, stators, bearings, seals, housings/casings, high performance shafts, etc.
Experience with analyzing static structural, vibration, and fatigue
Experience with rotordynamics analysis including bearing design and selection
Hands-on experience with product development, such as resolving manufacturing issues and analyzing test data to inform design modifications
Proven expertise in Siemens NX / Teamcenter environment
CAD experience with mechanical routing and / or surface modeling

Direct experience with turbomachinery is not a firm requirement but is a significant bonus.
Equity options
100% company-covered Platinum or HD/HSA (with company contribution) medical

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