AFC Mechanical Design Engineer

Kelvion; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design air-cooled heat exchangers based on specifications and engineering codes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and drafting skills.

Responsibilities include preparing design calculations and customer drawings while communicating effectively with teams. Candidates should possess knowledge of engineering standards and the ability to learn new software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years related experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in drafting and design tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Design air-cooled heat exchangers per customer specifications and standards.
• Prepare design calculations and customer drawings.
• Communicate effectively with sales and drafters.

Skills

Good drafting skills

Computer skills (Windows, AutoCAD, Inventor, MathCAD, Outlook, Excel, Word)

Ability to learn CALQLYS software

Knowledge of engineering codes and standards

General knowledge of welded steel fabrication practices

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

MathCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design air-cooled heat exchangers per customer specifications, American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API) 661, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Codes and Standards.
• Prepare design calculations and customer drawings for the above scope of work. This includes calculations for box headers, structural loads and steel member strength; creating the tube layout, generating detailed box header drawings, designing the fan drive, generating bundle and plan & elevation drawings, and generating weld inspection maps.
• Communicate with sales, customer, shop and detail drafters.
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site, ability to work overtime.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from four-year college or university, or a minimum of 10 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good drafting skills.
• Computer skills must include Windows, AutoCAD (or equivalent), Inventor (or equivalent), MathCAD, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Willing and able to learn CALQLYS (internal air cooler design software).
• Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineering, Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII, Division 1), American Petroleum Institute (API) 661, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).
• General knowledge of welded steel fabrication practices.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.