Associate Engineer

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Role Definition

As an Associate Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and integration of turbomachinery Packaging systems.

The candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in engineering / design execution and associated applications. Experience should include significant Mechanical design and engineering involving Turbomachinery Packaging System design supporting industrial gas turbine packaging and associated gas compression and power generation systems engineering and design.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate knowledge of discipline-related industry standards, including ASME B31.3. Comprehensive knowledge with Creo applications and strong knowledge of design and drafting techniques to include fabrication drawings. Experience with Solar Turbines strongly preferred.

This includes:

· Designing packaging systems and equipment layouts.

· Selecting and integrating components into complete packages.

· Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, new product development, and operational optimization to enhance system availability and reliability.

Responsibilities

· Independently investigate mechanical, hydro, shop, and field issues related to Solar Turbine products packaging systems.

· Develop and implement effective solutions to a wide range of shop and field problems.

· Responsibilities to develop P&ID for Gas Fuel, Lube Oil, Liquid Fuel, Air Supply, Start, Compressor Seal, Water wash & Turbine systems being used in Gas turbines.

· Sizing the components like filters, regulators, Heaters, Coolers and Selection of Instruments, Valves and other components based on technical specifications.

· Perform hand calculations like pressure drop, Flow path, temperature etc

· Present and review your work in design review meetings to ensure alignment with engineering objectives.

· Provide innovative and creative solutions to complex design challenges.

· Lead and guide engineering teams in executing major projects.

· engage frequently with shop floor engineers, field engineers, suppliers, supply chain teams, and cross-functional groups including Controls, ELS, and HMI.

· Clearly communicate technical information related to your area of expertise.

· Apply standard engineering principles, concepts, and techniques in mechanical design and drafting/CAD.

· Interpret engineering drawings and apply analytical/scientific methods.

· Utilize engineering analysis techniques effectively.

· Demonstrate familiarity with gas turbine manufacturing processes, quality standards, design methodologies, and analysis practices.

· Knowledge on Gas Turbines and Packaging systems & components are added advantages.

· Coordinate with several functional teams to progress the design intent (Hydro/Electrical/HMI Groups)

· Good Presentation skill and demonstrate the capability through Design Review Meeting

· Strong knowledge on material properties and their performance considering offshore & Onshore loading conditions.

· Must apply practical design considerations and utilize technical knowledge to achieve design objectives relative to manufacturability, cost, quality, and durability.

· Support innovation by applying the most effective Design solution for new product development.

· Continuously challenges self-skills in functional area and stays current with industry developments in one's field of expertise

· Become part of the product team and form close working relationships by understanding the whole system function and presenting solutions and design direction to the design community in an insightful and timely manner.

· Excellent in modelling techniques using Creo parametric / Autodesk

· Good exposure to the use of Product Lifecycle Management tool – Windchill

· Good Exposure on ASME/API/ISO/ANSI & DIN

Degree Requirement

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Turbomachinery Packaging Systems Mechanical Design
• Working knowledge of computer aided design & drafting CADD system (Creo)
• Knowledge of gas turbine operations, and driven equipment
• Field experience, knowledge on Windchill, & Promis-e would be an added advantage.

Skill Descriptors

Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.
 Level Basic Understanding: 

•    Identifies information capture needs in own area.

•    Describes key benefits, drawbacks and rationale for documenting relevant information.

•    Provides examples of the risks associated with failing to record relevant information.

•    Explains organizational methods for documenting, identifying and recording information.

Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.
 Level Basic Understanding: 

•    Compiles current research relevant to standard operating procedures.

•    Explains usage of standard operating procedures in business operations.

•    Describes main issues and considerations when using standard operating procedures.

•    Identifies key features and functions of standard operating procedures.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
 Level Basic Understanding: 

•    Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.

•    Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.

•    Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.

•    Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
 Level Basic Understanding: 

•    Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.

•    Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.

•    Explains the importance of effective business communication.

•    Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.
 Level Basic Understanding: 

•    Discusses the use cases, benefits, and importance of DFM.

•    Explains the key DFM design principles.

•    Lists the major tools and technologies used for implementing DFM methodologies.

•    Locates the DFM guidelines for various types of manufacturing processes within the organization.

Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
 Level Basic Understanding: 

•    Describes where and how to obtain additional engineering information and expertise.

•    Explains engineering concepts and features in a manufacturing environment.

•    Cites manufacturing industry or organizational examples of usage or application of engineering.

•    Identifies major initiatives, key issues and benefits of engineering in manufacturing.

Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
 Level Basic Understanding: 

•    Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.

•    Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing.

•    Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use.

•    Names key documentation (paper, audio, video) required during the testing process.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
 Level Basic Understanding: 

•    Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides.

•    Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving technical problems.

•    Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.

•    Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

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