Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Allentown)

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE : DOV).

Summary :

Responsible for the specification, design and development of cryogenic liquid & process gas transfer systems.

Provide welding, brazing, and fabricating process expertise for continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties :

• Reinforce corporate commitment to safety and environmental awareness;
• Interpret customer requirements into detailed specifications sufficient to develop products including cryogenic liquid transfer systems;
• Produce detailed design of systems and / or components, including design for manufacturability;
• Develop analytical models of system design and produce testing protocols sufficient to validate model;
• Identify problem root causes, develop & implement solutions related to products and processes;
• Evaluate and recommend components for conformance to design specifications;

Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, product changes, manufacturing capabilities and project status.

Required Qualifications and Skills :

4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering

At least 5 years relevant experience in the design of piping systems

Experience with system designs in compliance with ASME B31.3 & B31.12

Familiarity with process & instrumentation diagrams, process flow diagrams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with heat transfer and heat management

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Experience with direct customer interface

Desired Qualifications and Skills :

Cryogenics systems design

4 years of experience in the design of pressure vessels

Thermodynamics and heat transfer

Structural design and stress analysis

Industrial control systems design including PLC's

CAD, including SolidWorks

Familiarity with ASME, CGA, NFPA, FAR, IMDG, ISO, and PED requirements

IP protection and patents

FMEA, HAZOP and general risk analysis

Fluid Dynamics including 2-phase flow

Travel : Occasional

Work Arrangement : Onsite

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the positions responsibilities, a candidates work experience, a candidates education / training, the positions location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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Job Function : Engineering