Job Requirements

Mechanical engineering & provide technical direction for mechanical design efforts to develop innovative solutions for steam turbine systems that improve performance, reliability, availability & maintainability for installed base.

Lead mechanical design engineer for steam turbine valves.

Work closely with NPI engineering teams to leverage new technology and develop products to build pipeline.

Ensure design functionality, safety and integrity and compliance with appropriate Codes and Design Practices.

Provide technical direction and co-ordination of the associated design engineering team (internal and global) and making critical decisions about designs.

Read, interpret, and develop pressure / flow and instrumentation diagrams, piping assembly and fabrication drawings, as well as work with 3D parametric models.

Conduct design reviews with chief engineering office as required.

Collaborate with cross disciplinary functions like CADD, Electrical, Controls, Systems, suppliers, field core Specialist teams to execute projects.

Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Should have served as primary interface with customers and have demonstrated the implementation of design requirements, design changes, analysis, and verification of each task.

Coordinate project tasks and schedules.

Planning the tasks, executing, and delivering on time, with cost effective and quality.

Provide support for both internal and external customers.

Provide start up, commissioning, troubleshooting support for OTR projects.

Maintain standard BOMs / drawings by incorporating recent lessons learned and keeping it up to date.

Support site surveys and customer meetings.

Manage the engineering OTR projects through engineering partners with focus on scope, costs, schedules, quality, and risks, plus the product cost & reliability.

Maintain first time quality metrics for the projects.

Work Experience
Bearings Design Responsibilities

Design journal and thrust bearings for steam/gas turbines and large rotating machinery.

Perform bearing sizing, clearance, preload, and lubrication calculations based on load, speed, and thermal conditions.

Conduct rotor dynamic, thermal, and tribological analyses to ensure bearing system reliability and stability.

Select appropriate bearing materials, coatings, and lubrication strategies for high-speed and high-temperature environments.

Integrate bearing systems with rotor and lube oil systems to ensure optimal performance.

Define bearing instrumentation requirements (RTDs, vibration probes, proximity sensors) for condition monitoring.

Support bearing-related failure investigations and implement design improvements based on root cause analysis.

Ensure compliance with industry codes and hazardous area standards (API 611/612, ISO 10438, ATEX/IECEx).

Turning Gear Design Responsibilities

Design turning gear systems including gearboxes, clutches, motors, and drive interfaces for large rotating equipment.

Perform sizing and torque calculations based on rotor mass, breakaway torque, and speed requirements.

Develop mechanical engagement/disengagement systems and interlock features for operational safety.

Create torque-speed curves and evaluate gear train thermal/stress behavior under extended operation.

Specify motor ratings, braking systems, and controls for turning gear applications.

Interface with turbine controls team to define operational logic (local/remote, permissive, interlocks).

Ensure compatibility of turning gear system with turbine casing and rotor layout.

Ensure compliance with applicable standards and safety practices for rotating machinery (e.g., OSHA, API, ISO).

Conduct risk assessments (FMEA, HAZOP) for turning gear design and operational safety.

Pedestal Design Responsibilities

Design bearing pedestals and support structures to ensure rigid, aligned, and vibration-isolated support.

Define geometry, mounting, and hold-down details to accommodate thermal growth and dynamic loading.

Perform structural and vibration analysis to validate stiffness, load paths, and dynamic response.

Account for foundation, grouting, anchor bolt layout, and maintenance access in design.

Coordinate with adjacent support structures to avoid clashes and ensure proper assembly.

Assess and mitigate impacts from misalignment, baseplate distortion, and piping-induced loads.

General Engineering Responsibilities

Prepare 2D/3D CAD models, design documentation, specifications, and calculation reports.

Review supplier drawings and support component procurement, fabrication, and inspection processes.

Support installation, commissioning, and field troubleshooting of bearing and turning gear systems.

Participate in technical reviews, cross-functional meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure alignment with product lifecycle requirements and contribute to engineering knowledge base.

Support commissioning and troubleshooting activities globally, both remotely and on-site when required.

Ensure valve design complies with international standards such as ASME, API, ISO, and customer-specific specs.

Experience in visual interpretation of field drawings with engineering drawing.

Basic experience in instruments function, electrical systems, and its interfaces to the mechanical systems.

Good knowledge on mechanical concepts like thermal engineering and fluid mechanics.

Tools experience: AutoCAD, NX, Enovia PLM or similar