Associate Engineer - Turbomachinery Packaging

Career Area : Engineering

Job Description :

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Role Definition

As an Associate Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and integration of turbomachinery Packaging systems.

The candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in engineering / design execution and associated applications. Experience should include significant Mechanical design and engineering involving Turbomachinery Packaging System design supporting industrial gas turbine packaging and associated gas compression and power generation systems engineering and design.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate knowledge of discipline-related industry standards, including ASME B31.3. Comprehensive knowledge with Creo applications and strong knowledge of design and drafting techniques to include fabrication drawings. Experience with Solar Turbines strongly preferred.

This Includes :

• Designing packaging systems and equipment layouts.
• Selecting and integrating components into complete packages.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, new product development, and operational optimization to enhance system availability and reliability.

Responsibilities

Degree Requirement

Skill Descriptors

Information Capture : Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.

Level Basic Understanding :

Standard Operating Procedures : Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.

Level Basic Understanding :

Analytical Thinking : Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Level Basic Understanding :

Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Basic Understanding :

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) : Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.

Level Basic Understanding :

Engineering - MFG : Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Level Basic Understanding :

Product Testing : Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

Level Basic Understanding :

Troubleshooting Technical Problems : Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Level Basic Understanding :

Posting Dates :

October 17, 2025 - October 30, 2025

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Skills Required

Mechanical Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Windchill