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.

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