Design Engineer

Ingersoll Rand; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Design Engineer to work onsite in Buffalo, NY, focusing on engineered to order compressor design and testing. You will perform high-precision rotor and gearing evaluations, build and modify CAD/CAM models, and drive product improvements across global facilities.

The role requires a BS degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering, experience with CAD/CAM tools (Siemens NX/Teamcenter), and strong analytical skills in dynamics, vibration, FEA, and thermal modelling.

Qualifications

• BSME/ BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• Experience with design, vibration, FEA, thermal modelling, dynamics or materials is expected.

Responsibilities

• Complete design evaluations including dynamic and static simulations of rotating systems and rotor design.
• Create and interact with CAD/CAM models, drafting and GD&T tasks.
• Contribute to product improvement ideations and plan/testing for ETO compressor products.
• Support production testing and field operations with root cause analysis and supplier material reviews.
• Interact with Tendering and Design Engineering teams to optimize compressor design for customers.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and work independently.
• Willingness to travel, up to 10%, including international travel.

Skills

Dynamic and static simulation

Rotor design

CAD/CAM modeling

GD&T

Engineering teamwork

Education

BSME/ BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

Design Engineer

BH Job ID: 5033

SF Job Req ID: 20284

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: Design 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:

The Mechanical Engineer engages in compressor design at the Buffalo Technology Center. All Mechanical Engineers are involved with design, tendering, product development, and testing of our equipment at global facilities. Principal responsibilities include high precision gearing design, casing design, and modelling and drafting components for MSG ETO and CTO centrifugal compressors. Mechanical Engineers are expected to have a high degree of tech savvy and continuously stay up to date with the latest industry trends. Extensive analytical and engineering effort is used to assure the mechanical performance of the compressor. The focus of this position is Engineered to Order (ETO) system design.

Responsibilities:

• Complete design evaluations that include but not limited to dynamic and static simulation of rotating systems, rotor design, gearing and air end evaluation, bearing behavior and affected component life.
• The Mechanical Engineer will primarily be responsible for creating and interacting with CAD/CAM models, including drafting and GD&T.
• The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for product improvement ideations. The Mechanical Engineer will determine relevant testing plans and work collaboratively to implement them in the ETO compressor products.
• Production Testing & Field Support: Responsible for ensuring the successful mechanical test and field operation of compressors. This will involve global test stand and global field operation support as well as a high degree of root cause diagnostics skills, as well as reviewing supplier quality deviation requests and review of non-conforming materials
• Tendering Support: In this function, the Mechanical Engineer directly interacts with the Tendering and Design Engineering teams to optimize compressor design to meet customer requirements.
• Customer interaction: The Mechanical Engineer will have numerous internal and external customers. Must demonstrate ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience and varying technical levels.
• Work regularly, dependably and independently
• Ability to travel including internationally up to 10%

Requirements:

• BSME/ BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Undergraduate work in mechanical design, vibration, FEA, thermal modelling, dynamics or materials

Preferences:

• Computer programming skills is a plus
• Self-motivated, responsible, clear communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment
• Previous work experience with 3D & 2D CAD/CAM tools (Siemens NX/ Teamcenter is a plus)

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:

• Fully Onsite in Buffalo, NY ability to travel, including internationally, up to 10%

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is Min - 70000 - Max - 90000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate's skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

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.