Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for reviewing and supporting the application of products to a variety of industries. Communicating through each of the channels to market, the Mechanical Engineer works closely to understand the how the product is to be applied, installed and set-up for operational success. This means understanding mechanical integrity issues and using resources to teach and educate each individual in the end-user supply chain to address these issues. In addition, working closely with the engineering team to create innovative solutions that can be configured to order. As products are returned for analysis, the Application Engineer will assist with failure analysis to investigate factors that impact long-term performance.

The company focuses on evaluative processes and ways to be close to the end-user of our products. This environment seeks diverse and uniquely talented individuals, each working to bring their skills to the team to meet the primary objective of providing exceptional customer service. Work patterns vary each day for the Application Engineering team, from self-driven improvement projects to solving problems that make a difference to customers. Most importantly, the role contributes to product designs and a manufacturing environment that is world-class and of the highest quality. This is best highlighted in the video link (below) that explains the "Journey of a Seal".

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluation and interpretation of customer requirements in order to support sealing solutions addressing the fit and function of our products in a wide variety of rotating equipment with the objective of adding value in terms of improved reliability for the end-user. Incorporation of industry standards, American Petroleum Institute (API), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and other applicable standards pertinent to the customer's application requirements. Direct interaction with technical sales team and customers as a sounding board and technical resource on specific applications.

• Sealing device performance is impacted by mechanical and/or operational performance issues. Due to the critical role the sealing device component plays, the Application Engineer/Technologist will develop expertise in mechanical integrity, equipment reliability and will understand chemical process flow and operational conditions.

• Travel > Maybe requested but not required.

• Evaluate and interpret specifications for technical and commercial submittals. Working together with the Engineering and Purchasing department. Provide supporting documentation requirements for Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and other stakeholders.

• Trouble-shoot and conduct failure analysis creating observation reports and communicate results to develop specific improvement solutions in partnership with end-users. Working closely with seal failure analysis with engineering team members. Engage in root-cause-failure-analysis (RCFA) when situations warrant a systematic and comprehensive investigation.

• Contribute to a global knowledge database. Using a secured portal, AESSEAL maintains a central / global chemical database, machinery database and industry process database. In addition, drawing searches for assembled products can be directly accessed by any team member and pre-approved customers.

Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Ethical Standards

• Ensure compliance to the Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and ethical standards of the group are sustainable and world leading.

Organization

• Positions Supervised: None

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred but not required. | Alternatively, 2-year college degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engeering technology with suitable experience.

• 1-3 years of experience with rotating equipment, mechanical seal applications, and/or inside customer service preferred but not required.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret detailed drawings.

• Ability to visualize and understand the function of rotating equipment and to be able to understand any potential mechanical integrity issues. Judgement to evaluate causal relationships and to qualify non-causal factors.

• Understanding of fluid dynamics, tribology and thermodynamics

• Knowledge about materials of construction including metallurgy and elastomers.

• Understanding of industrial chemical processes and how process upsets can impact equipment reliability.

• Strong emphasis on methodology, process quality controls, and high attention to detail.

• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with effective communication in a hybrid work environment.

• Well balanced awareness in both technical compliance and sales/commercial success.

• Strong knowledge in the use of typical IT office equipment (e.g. laptops, printers, telephones, etc.) and software (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Typing speed of 40-60 words per minute required.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, lift up to 50 pounds, reach with hands and arms, climb, bend, crawl, squat, and the ability to see. Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations and meet all the mandatory qualifications.

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

Sit

C (Constantly)

Reach Outward

F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder

N (Not Applicable)

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

AESSEAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.