compressor development engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Compressor Development Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing of single- and multi-stage compressor systems. You will apply mechanical design expertise, select materials, and validate robustness through rotor dynamics and DFMEA activities.

Based onsite in Verona, Virginia, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan prototype tests (DOE), analyze results, and implement improvements across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in compressor design, development, or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of material selection and mechanical component design.
• Experience with rotor dynamic analysis of single-stage and multi-stage compressors.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and robust design methodologies.
• Experience planning prototype testing programs using DOE.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform material selection for compressor components based on performance, durability, and operating requirements.
• Design and develop compressor components, including gears, bearings, housings, and related mechanical assemblies.
• Conduct rotor dynamic analysis for single-stage and multi-stage compressor systems.
• Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities to ensure robust product design.
• Plan and develop prototype testing programs using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Analyze test results, identify design risks, and recommend engineering improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the design, development, and validation lifecycle.
• Support design verification, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement.

Skills

Compressor design

Mechanical design

Rotor dynamics

DFMEA

DOE testing

Analytical problem solving

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Compressor Development Engineer to support the design, development, analysis, and testing of single-stage and multi-stage compressor systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in mechanical design, material selection, gear and bearing design, rotor dynamics, and design validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform material selection for compressor components based on performance, durability, and operating requirements.
• Design and develop compressor components, including gears, bearings, housings, and related mechanical assemblies.
• Conduct rotor dynamic analysis for single-stage and multi-stage compressor systems.
• Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities to ensure robust product design.
• Plan and develop prototype testing programs using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Analyze test results, identify design risks, and recommend engineering improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the design, development, and validation lifecycle.
• Support design verification, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in compressor design, development, or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of material selection and mechanical component design.
• Experience with rotor dynamic analysis of single-stage and multi-stage compressors.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and robust design methodologies.
• Experience planning prototype testing programs using DOE.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Verona, Virginia.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Key Skills

Compressor Development | Mechanical Design | Material Selection | Gear Design | Bearing Design | Housing Design | Rotor Dynamics | DFMEA | Robust Design | Prototype Testing | Design of Experiments (DOE)