PRINCIPLE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the design, calculations, and analysis of industrial rotating equipment under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
• Supports pressure vessel design activities and learns to perform ASME Code calculations under supervision, gaining practical experience with Section VIII and related standards.
• Assists in the selection of mechanical components including seals, bearings, motors, and pumps.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation, including but not limited to:
  • Fabrication and machining drawings
  • Code calculations and design reports
  • Customer drawings
  • Equipment and piping layouts
  • General arrangement and assembly drawings
  • Installation, operation, and maintenance manuals

• Contributes to conceptual design development for prototypes and process equipment.
• Assists in the design of fixtures and tooling for large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and process engineering.
• Helps review or develop technical specifications for projects and equipment components.
• Performs basic finite element analyses (FEA) under supervision (structural, thermal, etc.) and helps prepare findings for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• BSME with 0-3 years of related engineering experience (internship or co-op experience preferred)
• Coursework, project, or co-op/internship experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:
  • Industrial machine design
  • Design of dynamic or rotating equipment
  • Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, Division 1 (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
  • Exposure to pressure and/or thermal stress analysis.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Clear and effective written, verbal, and graphical communication abilities.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and contribute across a wide range of projects.
• Ability to organize and balance multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and design processes.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Foundational understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to read, interpret, and generate engineering drawings under the guidance of senior engineering staff; familiarity with GD&T and drafting standards a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and drafting software such as SolidWorks & DraftSight/AutoCAD (2D).
• Exposure to PDM or PLM systems preferred (SolidWorks PDM experience a plus).
• General awareness of engineering processes such as change control, quality assurance, document management, and CAD data organization.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, machining operations, welding, and assembly.
• Apply sound engineering judgment toward manufacturability, part count reduction, cost efficiency.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with intent to pursue Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• SolidWorks Certification (CSWA or higher).
• Familiarity with pressure vessel design, including welding, material selection, fabrication, and inspection practices per ASME Section VIII, Division 1 (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code).
• Basic knowledge of industry standards such as ASME B16.5, B36.10/36.19, and typical piping schedules, fittings, and flange types.
• Awareness of common pressure vessel components and internals (e.g., nozzles, flanges, supports, jackets, heat transfer surfaces, seals).
• Experience with Codeware COMPRESS or similar pressure vessel design software.
• Proficiency in both top-down and bottom-up design techniques using SolidWorks.
• Exposure to finite element analysis (FEA) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with a basic understanding of the underlying physical principles.
• Experience working within one or more highly regulated industries.