Mechanical Design Engineer

Hot Gas Path (HGP) Design EngineerPayrate: $59.00- $59.00/hr. Summary: As a Hot Gas Path (HGP) Design Engineer within our Fleet Engineering team, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and availability of our global gas turbine fleet. You will serve as a technical expert responsible for the integrity of turbine components through advanced analytical methods and rapid, data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities:Advanced Structural Analysis: Develop and execute high-fidelity finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate GT hardware under complex thermal and mechanical boundary conditions.Life Predictions: Perform lifing analyses, including Low/High Cycle Fatigue (LCF/HCF), creep, oxidation, and fracture mechanics to ensure component reliability.Dynamic Evaluation: Conduct structural, modal, and forced response analyses; effectively interpret results to create Campbell diagrams and characterize dynamic behavior.Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Technical Support: Provide decisive technical support for urgent engineering requests (ER) from field teams. Support RCA investigations to identify failure mechanisms and implement robust, long-term solutions.Technical Communication: Synthesize complex analytical findings into clear, actionable presentations for Design Reviews and internal stakeholders.Requirements:Demonstrated ability to work remotely with global teammatesAt least 6+ years of relevant engineering design experiencePrior experience supporting or leading root cause analyses (RCA) is desirableClassic Ansys/mechanical (FEA) design experience (6+ years)NX (CAD) experience (3+ years)Knowledge of GD&T standards, and how to interpret engineering drawings, perform stackups, etcExperience using PLM or Teamcenter configuration management toolsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsExperience working in a Services environmentEducational Requirements:Required: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplineDesired: Master of Science in EngineeringPay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $59.00 - $59.00 /hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.