Machine Engineer

Job Summary

The Turboexpander Machine Design Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing critical rotating equipment. This role demands a strong ability to translate complex customer specifications into highly efficient aerodynamic and mechanical realities while actively participating in global and local product development efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• The design, development, and optimization of critical rotating equipment.
• Ensuring all technical deliverables meet or exceed global, local, and strict industry safety and engineering standards.
• Translating complex customer specifications into highly efficient aerodynamic and mechanical realities.
• Actively participating in global and local product development efforts.
• Capturing and implementing design lessons learned from field commissioning data, design reviews, and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to push the boundaries of turboexpander performance.
• Conducting and refining detailed turbo-expander machine and component designs.
• Creating turbomachine layouts with 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials in a timely manner to support production schedules.
• Developing new turbomachinery products.
• Supporting manufacturing/production/quality and procurement departments on nonconforming issues of parts and machine components.
• Analyzing field issues/problems and troubleshooting and providing recommendations/solutions.
• Performing any other duties/tasks/projects as assigned by the manager.
• Leading or participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for field and manufacturing non-conformances.
• Acting as the technical liaison for the Procurement team to identify, develop, and technical-audit casting, forging and machining suppliers, ensuring vendor capabilities meet demanding design, quality, and production schedules.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering required.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery design, rotating equipment, or precision manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling's in Solid works.
• Familiar with GD&;T standard and stack-ups.
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starting and motivated individual.
• Proficient in Finite Element Analysis, prefer Ansys.
• Knowledge of current ASME standards and codes.
• Knowledge of machining practices, mills, lathes and drilling.
• Knowledge of turbomachinery and rotating element design.
• Knowledge of Aerodynamics pertaining to radial turbines.
• Knowledge of Rotor dynamics and Modal Analysis.
• Knowledge of cryogenic and advanced materials.

Pay and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $95,000 - $105,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Air Liquide considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.