Centrifugal Compressor Engineer

Ingersoll Rand; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Centrifugal Compressor Engineer in Buffalo, NY to join its global technology team. The role focuses on rotating equipment and turbomachinery design to develop the next generation of integrally geared compressors and performance evaluations for diverse markets.

The candidate should hold a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (MS preferred) with 3+ years of related experience, plus proficiency in CFD/FEA tools and programming (Python, C++, VBA).

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering; MS preferred.
• 3+ years of industry experience or equivalent research experience.
• Experience with turbomachinery, rotating equipment, and centrifugal compressor design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Marketing and tendering support by developing compressor arrangements and performance predictions meeting requirements.
• Aerodynamic design including stage sizing, performance analysis, impeller, inlet and diffuser design using 1D methods and CFD tools.
• Rotordynamic analysis and design verification at preliminary and design stages.
• Bearing, gearing and structural analyses to validate mechanical integrity.
• Optimization of rotor, bearing and drivetrain designs for centrifugal compressor applications.
• Collaboration with project managers, engineers, and manufacturing teams through project life cycle.
• Definition of test requirements and analysis of test data; prepare technical reports.

Skills

Centrifugal design

Rotordynamics

CFD

FEA

Python

C++

VBA

JavaScript

AI-enabled engineering workflows

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Ansys

STAR-CCM+

Numeca

Cadence

Dyrobes

Teamcenter/NX

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title: Centrifugal Compressor Engineer

Location: Buffalo, NY – Onsite

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

Ingersoll Rand is seeking talented engineers across multiple disciplines in order to expand its global Centrifugal Compressor Technology organization. We are seeking engineers experienced with rotating equipment and turbomachinery design to join our team to develop the next generation of Integrally Geared Centrifugal compressors.

Responsibilities

As part of the Centrifugal Technology team, you will be working with industry-leading experts creating custom-engineered solutions for our client base that spans the globe. Depending on your expertise, your primary work activities may include:

• Marketing and tendering support by developing compressor arrangements and performance predictions that meet customer requirements and mechanical constraints.
• Aerodynamic design activities including compressor stage sizing, performance analysis, impeller, inlet and diffuser design using 1D methods and CFD tools.
• Rotordynamic (lateral and torsional) analysis and design verification at both preliminary (tendering) and design stages.
• Bearing, gearing and structural analyses using in-house codes and/or finite element and simulation techniques to validate mechanical integrity and reliability.
• Optimization of rotor, bearing and drivetrain designs for centrifugal compressor applications.
• Collaboration with project managers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing teams through the entire project life cycle.
• Customer communication regarding analytical reports, test data reports and reviews and root cause analysis.
• Definition of test requirements, support factory and field testing, analyze test data, troubleshoot technical issues, and prepare technical reports.
• Support of root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions based on experience.
• Development of new engineering methods, digital tools, and software applications that improve ETO productivity and/or compressor performance.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 3+ years of industry or closely-related experience or equivalent masters level research experience

Specific experience or coursework in Turbomachinery and 1-2 of the following areas:

• Thermal/Fluid Systems
• Rotating Equipment
• Vibration and Dynamics
• Materials and Tribology
• Numerical Methods
• CFD, Rotordynamics, FEA
• Bearing, Gearing, and Machine Design
• Programming experience and development of engineering analysis tools; familiarity with AI-assisted engineering workflows is desirable.
• Knowledge of centrifugal compressor design, testing, performance evaluation and troubleshooting.

Core Competencies

• Centrifugal compressor design including impellers, diffusers, and volutes
• Experience with related engineering software such as Ansys, STAR-CCM+, Numeca, Cadence, Dyrobes, Teamcenter/NXor similar tools.
• Performance map and compressor stack up analysis
• 1D Through flow inviscid and 3D CFD analysis
• Structural mechanics and analysis, FEA
• Component Lifting, Failure prevention analysis methods
• Materials Engineering including heat treatment and coatings
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing methods
• Rotor design including bearings, gears, seals
• Rotordynamics (lateral and torsional) analysis
• Working knowledge of industry standards (API, ASME)
• Programming skills (Python, C++, VBA, JavaScript)
• Self – motivated and driven professional
• Collaborative and communicative (across functional and geographic boundaries)

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is Min - 90000 - Max - 110000 . The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

Travel & Work Requirements

Ability to Travel < 10%. The applicant shall be flexible to occasionally (<~5%) work during non-standard hours in order to provide support to global Ingersoll Rand locations.

The applicant must have a strong command of the English language, and be capable of clearly communicating in writing and speaking with peers, leadership, and internal / external customers.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.