Job Details

Mechanical Design Engineer IV

Location: Greenville, SC 29615

Duration: 12+ months contract (possible extension or hire based on performance)

Pay Range: $55.00 - $62.00 (USD)

Work Type: On Site Greenville SC

Overview/Responsibilities:

Working EST Hours - standard business hours Gas Turbine Hot Gas Path Design Engineer Analysis & Services Focus Role Overview: As a Hot Gas Path (HGP) Design Engineer within our Fleet Engineering team, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and availability of our global gas turbine fleet. You will serve as a technical expert responsible for the integrity of turbine components through advanced analytical methods and rapid, data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Educational Requirements:

• Required: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline
• Desired: Masters of Science in Engineering

Other Requirements:

• MUST BE A US PERSON THAT CAN VIEW EXPORT CONTROLLED MATERIAL
• At least 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Prior experience supporting or leading root cause analyses (RCA) is desirable
• 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