Senior Pyroprocess Mechanical Engineer, Rotary Kiln Systems
Location
Allentown, PA
About the role
At Fuller Technologies, you’ll join our Global Service Engineering team as the go-to expert for rotary kilns and related Pyro equipment serving the cement and heavy industrial sectors. Think of this as a hybrid of design authority, field problem-solver, and trusted advisor to our customers.
A day in the life
In the morning, you might review a plant’s kiln shell ovality data and recommend a corrective plan. By midday, you’re refining a 3D model for a cooler upgrade in SolidWorks and validating supporting calculations. Later, you consult with Sales on a retrofit proposal, clarify client specifications, and wrap the day by planning a brief site visit to commission a rebuilt drive component. Your work spans the full lifecycle: assessment, design, documentation, approvals, site support, and continuous product improvement.
What you’ll do
- Own mechanical solutions for rotary kilns and other heavy Pyro/process machinery—rom upgrades and rebuilds to modernization and product enhancements.
- Engineer aftermarket retrofits and equipment modifications that improve reliability, performance, and maintainability.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and translate findings into clear corrective actions.
- Create, review, and approve detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Perform and peer-review mechanical calculations and complete design documentation packages.
- Collaborate across Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Manufacturing, and directly with customers to shape robust technical proposals.
- Interpret customer specs and evaluate existing equipment to define the right technical path forward.
- Support site activities: installation, commissioning, inspections, and on-site troubleshooting.
- Champion standardization, value engineering, and continuous improvement across our product line.
- Mentor colleagues and provide technical leadership within cross-functional teams.
- Travel as needed for site work—pproximately 30 days per year.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline).
- Significant experience designing heavy industrial equipment.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
- Hands-on experience generating/reviewing drawings, equipment designs, and engineering calculations.
- Background in aftermarket projects: retrofits, rebuilds, upgrades, and modernization.
- Field exposure: troubleshooting, inspection, installation, or commissioning of industrial machinery.
- Strong analytical judgment and customer-facing communication skills.
- Comfort operating independently as a senior technical resource.
Preferred
- Cement industry background.
- Experience with rotary kilns, industrial furnaces, rotary dryers, coolers, preheaters, combustion systems, or similar large rotating/process assets.
- Exposure to mining, minerals processing, or bulk material handling equipment.
- OEM or engineered-to-order (ETO) environment experience.
Tools & technologies
Keywords you’re confident in
Mechanical Design & Engineering, CAD Software, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Product Engineering, Heavy Industrial Equipment, Rotary Kiln, Cement, Bulk Material Handling.