Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Working closely with our field services group, the Mechanical Engineer/Designer will design refurbishment components for hydro-turbines and related equipment.  This individual will provide technical support internally to project management and proposal engineering, as well as externally to the field offices, subcontractors and clients.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Designs refurbishment components using calculations to verify designs.  Components may include turbine runners, discharge rings, shaft, bearings, wicket gates, wicket gate mechanism/bushings, headcover/bottomring, stayvanes, distributor/stay rings, draft tube liners and turbine inlets.
• Resolve technical issues related to projects.
• Performs components checks as required.
• Assists the Sales Department in the bid for technical issues.
• Provides assistance to project management in technical tasks related to the refurbishment of hydro-turbines and related equipment.
• Assist Purchasing in reviewing quotes and purchase orders for completeness.

This position is based at our US headquarters in Charlotte, NC. 

ANDRITZ HYDRO USA is a leading specialist in the service and installation of hydroelectric power equipment.  As an environmentally friendly and renewable energy source, hydropower is becoming a focal point of global interest.  Providing power solutions that work hand in hand with nature, we are committed to life, innovation, and people.
 

Firmly established and experienced in the global market, our U.S. operations are headquartered in Charlotte, NC.  For more information, visit our website at http://www.andritz-hydro.com/

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 5+ years experience in mechanical design of heavy industrial components.

• AutoCAD proficiency required.  (This is a hands-on design role)
• Working knowledge in capital equipment, welding, custom fabrication, and/or piping.
• Experience designing large rotation equipment is a plus.