After Market Design Engineer (Pumps/Motors)

Join a thriving company in the Burlington, VT area, who has been in business over 200 years, 50 years in the U.S. They design and fabricate as well as service custom rotating equipment – specifically pumps and motors – largely for the nuclear power plant industry. They have a unique environment where everyone truly works well together and supports each other, they have very little turnover and offer excellent long-term career potential/growth.

They have an opening for an After-Market Design Engineer to supplement their staff. The person hired into this role will be responsible for translating design specifications and code requirements into the requisite product design; overseeing preparation of manufacturing drawings, procedures, and analytical design reports, and working in close collaboration with contract management, quality assurance, and manufacturing.

Why Burlington, VT?

• Unique mix of urban culture and natural beauty, featuring stunning lake and mountain views
• Bustling local food and craft beer scene
• Boating and sunsets on Lake Champlain
• 14-mile waterfront bike path
• Close proximity to major ski resorts and hiking in the Green Mountains
• Eco-conscious community
• Strong school system with 11-20:1 student/teacher ratio, brand new high school

Requirements:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of engineering and analysis in the field of industrial rotating machinery such as pumps, turbines or compressors.
• Concentration in the power generation or chemical process industries a plus.
• Thorough understanding of pertinent codes, governing regulations and industry practice. Demonstrated experience utilizing the ASME Code Section VIII or Section III desired.
• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles associated with the design, analysis and operation of rotating machinery. Engineering work in centrifugal pumps a plus.
• Proficient in MathCad, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet
• Competency in SolidWorks (or other 3D modeling tool).

Responsibilities:

• Translate design specifications and code requirements into product design; oversee preparation of manufacturing drawings, procedures, and analytical design reports.
• Review customer purchase orders for engineering content and completeness to meet design and contract requirements.
• Provide documented technical and analytical support assistance to clients for determining the suitability for operation of company’s equipment outside of original intended design parameters, justification of modes of operation for regulatory compliance, redeployment of equipment, failure modes and root cause determination. Technical support assistance to end users in the installation, operation, maintenance and technical oversight of manufactured equipment.
• Write Technical Evaluations for customer revisions, material substitutions, or acceptable deviations from design subject to review and approval by customers.
• Review and disposition of Engineering Change Requests, and derive total scope of engineering work related to the requested change.
• Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing floor to assist in achieving specified design requirements and resolution of conflicts that arise in attaining the specified design or contractual obligations for Parts, Aftermarket Units, and Nuclear/Safety Service jobs.
• Dispositioning Discrepant Material Reports related to ASME Code Section I, III, VIII and Safety Related Aftermarket Units, Parts, and Service.

Compensation $100-130K, can go higher for more experience. Relocation provided, and will be tailored to each candidate based on individual needs.