Design Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform project Engineering for design and execution of various types and sizes of air moving equipment and associated accessories.
• Execute design tasks in collaboration with other members of design team, customers, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate, select, and adapt/modify techniques, procedures, and criteria for fan design in conjunction with other engineering staff.
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• May assist in troubleshooting engineering design and test problems in conjunction with others.
• Research new technology to be used in the development of new products.
• Develop customer and shop drawings and review with stakeholders to obtain approval
• Select drive components for use in design, e.g., Bearings, Couplings, Drive, etc.
• Selection of fastening and assembly techniques. Including:
  • Fastener selection
  • Welding processes and weld joint design
• Define the Installation, operation, and maintenance of rotating equipment
• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities may vary based on specific job assignments

• Perform bearing selections, review of shop orders, custom drive selections, etc.
• Perform the following:
• Detailed 2D & 3D Finite Element Stress analysis including weld joints.
• Modal Analysis of Static and stress stiffened fan structure Components.
• Lateral vibration modes and amplitude of damped and un-damped systems.
• Torsional vibration analysis of rotating equipment drivetrain and torsional impulses created by the harmonic energy.
• May support field fan performance testing as needed to validate design
• May perform service work and provide customer support as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Able to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel and general computer usage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in design and/or test engineering in the air moving industry.
• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification.
• Finite Stress Analysis skills
• Knowledge of welding processes, welding symbols and AWS specifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standard office environment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach
• Ability to work extended hours sitting at a computer
• Able to travel to other facilities
• Able to work with shop personnel