Condition Monitoring Specialist III

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the field of condition monitoring for hydropower systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in hydropower engineering, with a strong specialization in vibration analysis and acoustics. This role is responsible for service support and execution of digital and automation projects in North America, including design, factory testing, and commissioning. The Condition Monitoring Specialist will also generate opportunities to grow the Voith Service Business in North America and work with key local stakeholders to provide a best-in-class service experience to our customer base.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer visits as needed to generate growth and support sales and marketing of new services and products.
• Grow customer relationships and prepare/update designs for customer projects.
• Contribute to the Engineering team’s objectives for process improvement and standardization.
• Participate in proposals (OTO) to prepare preliminary design proposals.
• Operate CAD/CAE equipment to complete work assignments.
• Search for and identify OEM drawings in the archive and customer-supplied drawing files.
• Use SAP to create Bills of Materials (BoMs) best suited for manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, and installation strategy.
• Participate in design reviews and prepare design changes, processing change notifications.
• Support the disposition of non-conforming materials, machined/fabricated components, and assemblies.
• Understand and follow design schedules for project assignments, keeping supervisors abreast of progress, challenges, and delays.
• Engage vendors, manufacturing personnel, and field service personnel to define cost-effective and low-risk design solutions.
• Support the quality department with continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Assist Test Engineers during start-up and commissioning, evaluating test results and checking guaranteed values.
• Prepare and complete technical data reports/forms as needed.
• Communicate with customers regarding engineering design-related questions and concerns.
• Support system engineering for standalone and digital service projects, performing detailed engineering and field service for commissioning.
• Manage on-site resources and contractor supplier scheduling, ensuring project profitability.
• Work with customers to obtain necessary machine information for application development.
• Provide product training and support technical service.
• Assist with trial planning, customer proposals, trial evaluation, and continuous improvement estimation and documentation.
• Perform detailed analysis of machinery vibration data and control system data to identify issues and predict potential failures in operating assets.
• Develop, implement, and maintain condition monitoring programs and reliability practices for hydropower equipment.
• Assess machinery health through data collection and analysis, define monitoring parameters, and establish alarm thresholds for early fault detection.
• Support engineering teams with troubleshooting, root-cause failure analysis (RCFA), and the development of diagnostic algorithms.
• Create, review, and update technical documentation and procedures related to condition-based maintenance (CBM).
• Contribute to commissioning activities and broader initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in condition monitoring and vibration analytics.
• ISO CAT III Vibration Certification is a plus (CAT II certification will also be considered).
• Self-starting individual with strong communication skills for both internal and external resources.
• Strong service mindset and ability to travel up to 60% to various customer/project sites.

Physical Demands

Employees in this position are regularly required to walk, stand, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. They are frequently required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role involves regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Frequent travel is required.