Mechanical Engineer III - American Hydro

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades and servicing of high-performance, hydro-turbines and large pumps.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to add to our team located at our York, PA facility. We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are a detail-oriented, hardworking Mechanical Engineer who is looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this opening.

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for the mechanical design and performance of hydro turbine equipment.
• Accountable for the development of cost-effective custom equipment designs and achievement of the budgeted costs at the final design stage.
   

Main Responsibilities

• Commit to work under company’s core values that include: a “One Team” mindset, open communication, continuous improvement, and a commitment to provide solutions to our customers
• Responsible for the mechanical design and layout of custom hydro turbine equipment. Interface with complete powerhouse equipment scope to include generator, turbine, balance-of-plant equipment and civil structure as required.
• Perform classical stress calculations and finite element analyses on critical turbine components.
• Prepare structural analysis reports for presentation to internal and external customers.
• Produce CAD drawings and bill of materials for all new and rehabilitated components to include fabrications, castings, forgings, and machined components.
• Analyze various design requirements and recommend possible solutions or alternate constructions.
• Serve as the technical lead on complex projects.
• Conduct internal design reviews with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Conduct external design reviews with customers and vendors.
• Support additional project requirements as needed for Project Management, Proposals, Procurement, Operations, and Field Service departments.
• Coordinate with Operations and Field Service departments to resolve technical problems that arise during manufacture or installation of equipment.
• Participate or lead meetings with external customers or vendors and lead technical discussions.
• Perform field testing and troubleshooting of turbine installations with limited support of Senior Mechanical Engineers.
• Write Operations and Maintenance Manuals and support Field Service with installation and commissioning work.
• Travel to sites independently to support site kickoffs and inspections.
• Travel to vendors independently to support quality, schedule, or scope of work inspections as needed.
• Satisfy ISO Quality Standards as it relates to the design function.
• Assign appropriate work to co-ops, Engineering Trainees, and Engineer I
• Assist in training and provide technical support to co-ops, Engineering Trainees, Engineer I & II

Development Responsibilities

• Development of mechanical analysis tools or methods as directed by Manger, Turbine Design Engineering.

Authorities

• Approval of shop and field non-conformances and disposition of non-conformances.

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Additional Desired Requirements: Professional Engineering License or Advanced Degree

Required Experience: 5-10 years

Travel Requirements: Up to 10% annually

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.

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