Engineer II - Design

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. in Tampa, FL seeks a Design Engineer II to advance fluid control device design using CAD, perform analyses, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

Role includes developing specifications, creating layouts and test procedures, and supporting validation and production activities. You will work with diverse teams to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in mechanical design of components or valves.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with standards and codes related to mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications for fluid control devices with Sales/Engineering.
• Review RFQs and specs to create preliminary design concepts.
• Provide design layouts, proposals, and models for fabrication.
• Produce stress, thermal, and fluid calculations as required.
• Perform basic FEA and CFD analyses and validate designs.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality realization.
• Prepare test and assembly procedures and reports for verification.
• Support prototype fabrication and testing activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite Element Analysis

CFD

ASME standards

Prototyping

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

LabView

Job description

Designs specialized fluid control components using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) tools to meet customer requests; and collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, bills of materials (BOM), design analysis, reports, and procedures. This position requires interactions with the assigned designers, suppliers, and other applicable (production, sales, quality, et cetera) departmental assignees to solicit technical information as well as production capabilities to develop feasible design solutions. Hands-on participation in the test laboratory and related design validation as well as product preparation activities, with various service media and pressures, will be required on an as-needed basis.

The Design Engineer II participates in the design and evaluation of production processes for both new and existing products and systems to provide improvements in cost, performance or the facilitation of manufacturing processes using the fundamental principles of mechanical, electrical, industrial, and other engineering disciplines.

• Works with Sales and Engineering management to develop the technical specifications for fluid control devices.
• Reviews customer Requests for Quote and specifications to develop preliminary design concepts.
• Provides design layout and proposal drawing and models or sufficient data for a designer to layout.
• Provides technical guidance for the preparations of technical proposals.
• Checks outputs from Designers.
• Prepares stress, strain, fluid, thermal, and other engineering calculations as required by assignments.
• Performs at least basic Finite Element Analysis and Computerized Fluid Dynamics analyses as required by assignments.
• Performs preliminary analytical and/or experimental tasks as necessary to demonstrate soundness of conceptual design.
• Follows through on experimental designs to correct design deficiencies and make improvements.
• Investigates production problems when called upon and searches for solutions; advises and assists other department members on design issues.
• Completes forms and relevant documentation within the Engineering department for procurement, fabrication and testing.
• Collaborates with Designers or be able to perform all their activities.
• Generates applicable test and assembly procedures and reports for design verification and manufacturing.
• Initiates requests for fabrication of prototypes and order special materials when required, as well as any fixtures and tooling needed.
• Compiles record of project progress.
• Collaborate with other functional departments (Manufacturing, Quality, etc) to ensure quality product realization in time.
• Reviews non-conformance reports and dispositions material in accordance with the Material Review Board process.
• Prepares and delivers training material to Designers, Design Engineers, Application Engineers, Sales and Customers as needed

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Results oriented, with sound judgment.
• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage changes during design phase.
• Resourceful and well organized.
• Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional team.
• Microsoft Office – Strong with Word and Excel
• MathCAD or Equivalent Engineering Software Tool
• LabView software experience a plus but not necessary
• ASME B16.5 & B16.34 – Working knowledge
• Stress Analysis - Linear (FEA and/or analytical)
• Seal Design – Working knowledge
• Fluid Mechanics - Flow Calculations, CFD basic
• Machine Elements in Mechanical Design - Strength of Materials, Processing, Finish, et cetera
• Heat Transfer
• Tolerance Analysis – Assemblies
• Technical Writing - Assembly and Test Procedures, Test Reports
• Compatibility - Lubricants, Service Media, Materials
• Qualification Process and Testing - Familiarity
• Knowledge of related standards and codes
• Knowledge of solenoid actuators a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Relevant mechanical design experience preferred such as at least 2 years in the design of mechanical components or valves.

Other

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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