Senior Turbomachinery Aerodynamic Design Engineer

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Air Products is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Aerodynamic Design Engineer to join our Rotoflow business in Bethlehem this hands-on engineering design role you will deliver advanced aerodynamic designs performance predictions and engineering tool improvements for turboexpanders centrifugal compressors and related turbomachinery systems. This position follows a hybrid work arrangement with four days per week in the office and requires minimal travel typically less than 10%.

Rotoflow an Air Products business combines deep turbomachinery expertise with Air Products industrial gas capabilities. We develop new equipment aftermarket services and engineered solutions for cryogenic and warm gas centrifugal turbomachinery used in industrial gas hydrocarbon LNG and petrochemical applications. Our portfolio includes compressor-loaded turboexpanders generator-loaded power recovery expanders and custom-engineered rotating equipment designed for performance efficiency reliability safety and value.

You will work across the equipment lifecycle from proposal development and aerodynamic sizing through detailed design testing commissioning troubleshooting and root cause analysis. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of aerodynamic analysis tools collaborate with experienced turbomachinery engineers and apply advanced aerodynamic design methods to challenging customer applications.

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical dental and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation holidays and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D) Supplemental AD&D

• Perform aerodynamic design activities for awarded customer projects including flowpath optimization of impellers vanes centrifugal compressors turboexpanders and related rotating equipment to improve efficiency performance and operating range.
• Perform preliminary aerodynamic sizing and performance calculations during the proposal phase then refine analyses through final equipment definition and project execution.
• Apply the appropriate level of analytical fidelity including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) 2D and quasi-3D methods 1D performance calculations and aerodynamic performance mapping techniques.
• Participate in the development and improvement of aerodynamic engineering tools sizing methods performance prediction models and workflows to increase calculation accuracy consistency and productivity.
• Collaborate with aerodynamic simulation product proposals process and manufacturing engineers as well as external software providers when appropriate.
• Share best practices and technical expertise with other engineers to support consistency in high-efficiency designs and analysis methods.
• Support new product development and continuously improve the efficiency performance cost and competitiveness of existing products and project solutions.
• Contribute throughout the equipment lifecycle including equipment testing data analysis field commissioning startup support aftermarket activities troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Apply fluid dynamics thermodynamics compressible flow and turbomachinery engineering fundamentals to develop practical solutions for complex aerodynamic challenges.
• Advocate for aerodynamic considerations while collaborating across disciplines to optimize the overall system solution.
• Promote safety diversity inclusion collaboration and continuous learning consistent with the values of Air Products and Rotoflow.

• Strong knowledge of turbomachinery aerodynamics compressible flow flowpath optimization aerodynamic performance thermodynamics fluid dynamics and turbomachinery performance prediction.
• Experience applying CFD and 1D 2D and 3D aerodynamic analysis methods in a turbomachinery or rotating equipment environment.
• Ability to select and apply the appropriate modeling fidelity for design analysis and performance prediction needs.
• Strong analytical creative problem-solving critical-thinking decision-making and root cause analysis skills.
• Detail-oriented organized self-motivated collaborative results-oriented and customer-focused.
• Excellent written verbal interpersonal and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment and balance multiple project priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to knowledge sharing continuous improvement innovation and engineering excellence.
• Ability to learn quickly build trust and maintain a positive team-oriented approach.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• 5 years of turbomachinery or rotating machinery aerodynamic design experience required.
• Experience with aerodynamic design of turbomachinery flowpath components impellers vanes compressors turboexpanders or related rotating equipment required.
• Experience using CFD-based aerodynamic analysis tools and applying 1D 2D or 3D aerodynamic methods required.
• Experience with turbomachinery testing data acquisition performance evaluation or matching test results to improve analytical models required.
• Advanced degree focused on Fluid Dynamics Thermodynamics Aerodynamics Turbomachinery or a related discipline preferred but not required.
• Experience with performance prediction methodologies aerodynamic performance mapping equipment selection and flowpath optimization preferred but not required.
• Experience with aerodynamic design and CFD platforms such as ANSYS Concepts NREC AxCent or similar turbomachinery analysis tools preferred but not required.
• Programming experience using Python MATLAB C C# VB Fortran or a similar technical programming language preferred but not required.

• Location: Bethlehem Pennsylvania.
• Hybrid work schedule with four days per week in the office.
• Travel requirements: Minimal typically less than 10% to support business needs including trade shows and conferences.
• Work environment includes office-based engineering activities with periodic support of testing commissioning and operational activities.

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