Principal Development Engineer-Steam Turbine Systems & Platform Engineering
# Positions: 1
Location: US-NY-Albany
State/Province : NY
City/Town: Albany
Category: Engineering - Product
Position Level: Individual Contributor
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Position Overview/Summary:
The Principal Development Engineer - Steam Turbine Systems & Platform Engineering is responsible for the Worldwide technology development of Dresser-Rand's next generation single and multiple stage steam turbines. The incumbent will provide technology leadership and direction for internal and external engineering teams, ensure performance-life-cost trade-offs are considered from system and component levels, and deliver new and improved steam turbine products to meet client needs and market demand.
This role will be based in the Greater Albany, NY area. *Worcester, MA would also be a possible location based on candidates preference and space available.
Position Qualifications (Required and Preferred):
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* BS degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
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10 years exp overall design of steam turbines and systems.
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Knowledge of reaction steam turbine design.
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Demonstrated steam turbine design expertise. Need to have clear understanding of cost / performance trade-offs on product design
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Experience designing dynamic components such as blades, disks, shafts, and bearings and structural components such as pressure casings and supports.
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Overall knowledge of analytical software tools
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Ability to write systems and component design standards and methodologies.
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Ability to work in team environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to lead in a matrix organization and ability to lead and influence without authority. Demonstrate leadership across organizational boundaries.
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Ability to mentor engineers in the understanding and application of system and component design.
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Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present effectively to executive leadership.
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Proven capability and knowledge in Lean and Continuous Improvement Methodologies
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Proven ability to work within schedule and budget requirements.
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Knowledge of API and/or ASME Standards.
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Possess a passion for learning, capable of learning quickly and translate learning into actionable strategy
Preferred:
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Masters or PhD degree
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US Citizenship or Permanent Residency preferred.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
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Provide critical technical leadership and oversight across the steam turbine business to implement product and technology development strategy.
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Ensure that systems engineering principals are applied during all design phases.
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Support development of long-range product technology and platform roadmaps.
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Establish the parametric envelope for products to ensure that all products consistently meet the objectives for performance, safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
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Work hand-in-hand with the analysis group to quantitatively determine operational performance, physical attributes, expected life, stress levels, and failure modes of new and/or existing designs.
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Review of historical data to determine the characteristics and operational performance
Dresser-Rand is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
No agency submissions please. NOTE: Resumes submitted to any Dresser-Rand employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the Dresser-Rand Recruiting team in Houston Texas will become the property of Dresser-Rand and no search fees will
