Principal Development Engineer-Steam Turbine Systems & Platform Engineering
# Positions: 1
Location: US-MA-Worcester
State/Province : MA
City/Town: Worcester
Category: Engineering - Product
Position Level: Individual Contributor
Visa: Unknown (11265)
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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.
Position Qualifications (Required and Preferred):
Required:
* 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
