Hydro Mechanical Design Engineer

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Job Description:

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This position in Solar Turbines Package NPI team offers a rare opportunity to join a collection of high performing individuals who are working together to develop the most innovative and in-demand turbomachinery products in the energy market today. Meeting the challenges of the worlds growing energy needs this team is tasked with developing turbomachinery products serving utilities data centers and the Oil & Gas industry. The Package NPI team is focused on delivering innovative next generation solutions and broadening Solars product portfolio to establish dominance in new and competitive markets. Individuals looking to challenge the status quo and work in a dynamic and exciting environment will find a rewarding place on our team where design concepts turn into real world solutions.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hydro-mechanical systems Design Engineer to join our Package & Systems Development and New Product Introduction (NPI) this role you will be responsible for the design development and implementation of hydromechanical systems and mechanical design for industrial gas turbine products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality innovative solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development:Lead the design and development of hydromechanical systems and mechanical design for industrial gas turbine packages ensuring compliance with technical specifications industry standards and customer requirements.

• New Product Introduction (NPI):Participate in the NPI process from concept to production including prototyping testing and validation of new designs.

• System Integration:Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical controls and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems within the overall gas turbine package.

• Technical Support:Provide technical support and expertise during the installation commissioning and maintenance of gas turbine packages.

• Continuous Improvement:Identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reductions and implement changes to enhance product performance reliability and serviceability.

• Documentation:Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation including design specifications Process & Instrument diagrams drawings and test reports.

• Compliance:Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards safety regulations and company policies.

Educational background

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical engineering or related field

Technical Excellence/Preferred qualifications :

• 5 years of engineering experience

• Exposure to Solar Turbines package and system products and processes is a plus

• Gas turbine hydro mechanical systems design experience

• Experience with Gas Turbine systems and their operation

• Experience in reading and interpreting Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

• Experience in design and sizing of Hydraulic equipment or devices

• Design experience utilizing Promis-E (V8i) software

Skill Descriptors
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 Working Knowledge:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
Uses flow charts Pareto charts fish diagrams etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
Identifies the major forces events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Working Knowledge:
Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
Identifies obtains and organizes relevant data and ideas.
Participates in documenting data ideas players stakeholders and processes.
Recognizes clarifies and prioritizes concerns.
Assists in assessing risks benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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 Working Knowledge:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information to stakeholders.
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Level Working Knowledge:

Ability to plan and prioritize daily tasks to align with overall team objectives. A proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.
Completes current work according to assigned priorities.
Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.
Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Working Knowledge:

Mid level (experience) in mechanical design engineering and manufacturing. Experience working in Agile Scrum teams is a plus.

Proficiency in 3D modeling and electrical schematics (eg: Creo and Promis.e)
Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence effectively examining implications of events and issues.
Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products technologies and services.
Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in ones general area of technical competence.

Design Engineering: Knowledge of designing and engineering products and systems; ability to use principles of mathematics science and engineering to develop analyze and improve product or system specifications functionality and performance.
Level Working Knowledge:

A creative and innovative mindset with a passion for developing cutting-edge solutions that drive industry advancements and challenge existing paradigms.
Assists in the development of design concepts and solutions.
Participates in design reviews and provides constructive feedback.
Utilizes design software and tools to create and modify designs.
Documents design decisions and communicates them to relevant stakeholders.
Follows established design standards and procedures to ensure quality and consistency.

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design build and develop a new product technology or service from concept through to production.
Level Working Knowledge:
Builds two-dimensional schematics and three-dimensional models to vet concepts.
Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.
Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.
Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.
Assists in building a complex prototype of product.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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