La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
4 days ago
Mechanical Engineer

Description:

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a long term project team with our customer, an industry leader in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC system design, including refrigeration, heat transfer, and airflow. This role will be responsible for all aspects of equipment design and component integration for Packaged and Modular Industrial Chiller product lines. This includes ASME calculations, designing chiller systems, modeling system performance, innovating new technology for future products, and validating ideas and system performance in the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:

●\tASME Codes: Understand and apply ASME BPVC Section 8 pressure vessel codes, design Industrial Chiller product systems that meet application requirements and ensure compliance.

●\tCalculations: Perform ASME BPVC Section 8 calculations as needed using Compress.

●\tThermal Design: Perform thermal design tasks including CAE analysis.

●\tChiller Performance Modeling: Apply engineering knowledge to simulate and predict unit performance.

●\tDesign FMEAs: Conduct design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and develop and execute resulting risk mitigation plans.

●\tSupport Lab Validation: Develop test plans, conduct and support lab testing, perform data analysis, and review to identify discrepancies or anomalies in test results. Collaborate with Modeling Engineers to calibrate performance models, troubleshoot technical issues, and communicate updates and insights to the Engineering team.

●\tSystem Performance, Reliability, and Quality: Ensure the performance, reliability, and quality of chiller systems.

●\tCAD Software: Leverage Creo CAD software for design tasks.

●\tGD&T: Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge for accurate prints and overarching tolerance stacking.

Day-to-Day Activities:

●\tEnsure compliance with ASME BPVC Section 8 pressure vessel codes.

●\tPerform calculations using Compress.

●\tEngage in thermal design tasks.

●\tUtilize Creo CAD software for design and modeling.

●\tApply GD&T knowledge for accurate drawings and tolerance stacking.

Skills:

Compress, Heat pumps, Mechanical engineering, creo, Sheet metal, metal fabrication, HVAC, ASME, New product development, Gd&t, Project management, Engineering supervision

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications:

●\tEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BSME preferred).

•\tExperience:

1.\tExperience designing HVAC systems for various thermal applications

2.\tExperience designing chiller systems, including:

\tChiller heat transfer calculations

\tApplication thermal load calculations

\tEvaporator / Condenser sizing

3.\tDesign or application experience with HVAC products, thermodynamic computations, pressure vessel design, compressors, motors, controls, or heat transfer technologies.

●\tTechnical Skills:

4.\tStrong understanding of HVAC systems, including refrigeration, heat transfer, and airflow.

5.\tHands-on experience with ASME BPVC Section 8 code calculations

\tExperience doing pressure vessel design and calculations

6.\tKnowledge of GD&T for prints and tolerance stacking.

●\tSoftware Skills: Experience with Creo CAD software.

Nice to Have:

●\tMaster's Degree in Engineering.

●\tProficiency with in-house simulation tools such as Compress.

●\tUnderstanding of data and analytics, making data-driven decisions, and programming knowledge.

●\tDemonstrated success performing remote/independent work.

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