Mechanical Design Engineer #26-13532

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. They are seeking a Hot Gas Path Design Engineer to maintain the reliability and availability of their global gas turbine fleet through advanced analytical methods and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Advanced Structural Analysis: Develop and execute high-fidelity finite element models (FEM) to evaluate GT hardware under complex thermal and mechanical boundary conditions
• Life Predictions: Perform lifing analyses, including Low/High Cycle Fatigue (LCF/HCF), creep, oxidation, and fracture mechanics to ensure component reliability
• Dynamic Evaluation: Conduct structural, modal, and forced response analyses; effectively interpret results to create Campbell diagrams and characterize dynamic behavior
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Technical Support: Provide decisive technical support for urgent engineering requests (ER) from field teams. Support RCA investigations to identify failure mechanisms and implement robust, long-term solutions
• Technical Communication: Synthesize complex analytical findings into clear, actionable presentations for Design Reviews and internal stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline
• At least 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Classic Ansys/mechanical (FEA) design experience (4+ years)
• NX (CAD) experience (4+ years)
• Knowledge of GD&T standards, and how to interpret engineering drawings, perform stackups, etc
• Experience using PLM or Teamcenter configuration management tools
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with global teams and in a Services environment
• Masters of Science in Engineering
• Prior experience supporting or leading root cause analyses (RCA) is desirable