Lead Mech Design Engr – CFD

Honeywell Technologies; India; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell - UOP in India seeks a senior mechanical engineer with 10–15 years of experience in FEM, structural and piping analysis, and equipment design. You will use ANSYS, ABAQUS, APDL, CAESAR, WRC107, and Python or C++; mentor analysts and contribute to tooling and IP, with light travel.

The role involves leading field trouble-shooting studies and translating physical systems into reliable computer models. Strong collaboration and problem-solving are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant work experience in mechanical engineering and design.
• Strong familiarity with FEM theory and its practical applications.
• Experience with vessel, structural, and piping design codes (ASME VIII, AISC, B31.3, UBC).
• Experience with static and dynamic analysis of pressure vessels and piping.
• Proficiency in translating physical systems to computer models.
• Experience with developing user subroutines (C++/Python).
• Familiarity with CAD tools (MicroStation 2D/3D).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions in designing process equipment.
• Provide leadership and advance knowledge in fluid/solid mechanics.
• Assess mechanical limits in process technology and target breakthroughs.
• Conduct field troubleshooting for pressure vessels, reactors, and piping systems.
• Perform detailed design, re-rating, and remaining life studies of equipment.
• Lead multiple projects with strong planning and organization.
• Communicate findings through reports and presentations; represent UOP with customers and vendors.
• Mentor analysts and conduct internal training seminars.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

APDL

CAESAR

COMPRES

WRC 107

PREFIS

REACT

MicroStation 2D/3D

Python

C++

FLUENT

Job description

Job Description

Honeywell - UOP is an international supplier of process technology, products, engineered systems and technical services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas processing and energy industries and is a leader in the research and development of petroleum and petrochemical processing. Our broad objectives center on the continual development and improvement of petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas production, energy and chemical production technology.

Responsibilities

• Apply developed knowledge, computer modeling capabilities, experience, and strong problem solving skills to develop innovative and cost effective solutions in designing process equipment.
• Provide leadership and develop innovative approaches and solutions for advancing UOP’s knowledge in fluid and solid mechanics with major emphasis in the solid mechanics area.
• Assess where mechanical issues limit UOP’s process technology and target efforts to break through these barriers.
• Conduct field troubleshooting studies related to pressure vessels, reactors, specialty equipment, internals, and piping system problems.
• Apply developed knowledge to complete the detailed design, re-rating, remaining life studies of pressure vessel equipment and piping systems.
• Utilize excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Utilize excellent communication skills to work with co-workers and customers, write reports, and make presentations.
• Represent UOP in customer meetings and vendors concerning technical matters.
• Mentor other analysts individually and by conducting internal training seminars.

Qualifications

• Masters in mechanical engineering or M.S. degree with 10-15 years of relevant work experience, or PhD with 10 years of experience.
• Strong familiarity with the theory and applicability of FEM and its application concepts. Familiarity with principles and application of Boundary Element Method is plus.
• Developed proficiency using solid mechanics codes (i.e., ANSYS, ABAQUS, APDL or equivalent).
• Developed knowledge of various vessel, structural, and piping design Codes (i.e., ASME Section VIII, AISC, ASME B31.3, and UBC).
• Developed knowledge of static and dynamic analysis of pressure vessels, piping systems, and support structures (i.e., COMPRES, CAESAR, WRC 107, or equivalent).Developed knowledge of fitness‑for‑service Codes and software (API 579, PREFIS, and REACT).
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting field and equipment piping vibration problems.
• Developed knowledge of the design of piping system components (i.e., expansion joints, flanges, gaskets, valves).
• Developed knowledge in computer programming for developing user subroutines (i.e., C++ and/or PYTHON).
• Developed knowledge of CAD (i.e., Microstation 2D and 3D or equivalent).
• Represent UOP in customer and vendor meetings concerning technical matters.
• Developed proficiency translating physical systems to manageable computer models, and the interpretation and applicability of the results.
• Developed knowledge of other mechanical equipment (i.e., heat exchangers, heaters, and rotating equipment) a plus.
• Presents papers at technical meetings and participates in national professional groups and technical organizations.
• Application of Six Sigma methodologies and tools in product development efforts is a plus.

Unique Aspects

• Work on a wide variety of unique problems or applications associated with UOP’s technologies individually or as part of multi-disciplined teams.
• Determine mechanical feasibility and critical aspects that need to be considered to ensure the final design is able to contain the process for the desired life.
• Improve UOP’s mechanical design capabilities through the development of user subroutines, computer tools, and technical policies/procedures.
• Enhance UOP’s intellectual property portfolio through issuance of MOI’s and patents.
• Opportunity to develop proficiency using fluid mechanics codes (i.e., FLUENT) and competencies associated with chemical engineering and granular solids.
• Help evaluate alternative commercial software applications.
• Opportunity to represent UOP on technical committees, at conferences, and in organizations related to a technical specialty.
• Light travel < 10% (may increase depending on level of participation at external technical committees and organizations).

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.