Mechanical Engineer

ANDRITZ; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Individualized training and career plan

Job summary

A global leader in hydro solutions seeks a Mechanical Engineer for their hydro mechanical engineering group in Charlotte, NC. The role involves analyzing mechanical components, documentation, and engineering design throughout the project life cycle. Candidates should have at least 3 years of engineering experience, with strong proficiency in Siemens NX and excellent problem-solving skills. The position also requires 10-15% travel domestically and internationally, alongside benefits such as health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years engineering experience required.
• Manufacturing experience (welding, machining and/or casting) is a plus.
• Knowledge of contracts requiring detail attention.
• Manufacturing experience and site experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% domestically and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical components using in‑house tools or developing calculations.
• Create and review mechanical drawings for contractual requirements.
• Lead design reviews with technical subject matter experts.
• Creation of engineering instructions that define technical requirements for manufacturing, installation and testing.
• Disposition of non-conformances during manufacturing and installation.
• Review and analysis of site data and testing.
• Creation of engineering documentation supported by designers and drafters.
• Lead design reviews with the aid of the technical subject matter experts.
• Optimization of hydro generator mechanical design for contracts and studies.
• Provide support for manufacturing, workshop testing, installation and commissioning of systems.
• Participate in problem solving and root cause identification.
• Participate in the planning of engineering activities related to the portfolio of projects on which he/she is assigned and report progress to the internal project team.

Skills

AD proficiency (Siemens NX preferred)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously

Excellent written and oral communication abilities

Customer focus

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office suite

MS Office

Job description

The open position is for a Mechanical Engineer in the hydro mechanical engineering group. The team is responsible for the design of large hydro generator and turbine components, with a primary focus on U.S. projects. This position includes responsibility for the mechanical design during all stages of a project life cycle (proposal, contract design, manufacturing and installation). The unique requirements of each hydro project make this a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate with related skills and experience.

The Mechanical Engineer is expected to work closely with colleagues in the engineering department as well as the project management, manufacturing, and installation teams. Occasional travel to customer locations, project sites or other ANDRITZ offices is required.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of mechanical components, using in‑house tools or developing calculations as necessary.
• Documentation for proposals, technical reports, and customer O&M manuals.
• Creation, review, and approval of mechanical drawings to ensure contractual and internal requirements are met.
• Creation of engineering instructions that define technical requirements for manufacturing, installation and testing.
• Disposition of non‑conformances during manufacturing and installation.
• Review and analysis of site data and testing.
• Creation of engineering documentation supported by designers and drafters.
• Lead design reviews with the aid of the technical subject matter experts.
• Optimization of hydro generator mechanical design for contracts and studies.
• Provide support for manufacturing, workshop testing, installation and commissioning of systems.
• Participate in problem solving and root cause identification.
• Participate in the planning of engineering activities related to the portfolio of projects on which he/she is assigned and report progress to the internal project team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years engineering experience required.
• AD proficiency required (Siemens NX preferred).
• Ability to read and understand contracts requiring close attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, sound judgment, initiative & creativity.
• Manufacturing experience (welding, machining and/or casting) and site experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Solutions focused while managing the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and relevant IT tools.
• 10‑15% travel domestically and abroad as required.

Benefits

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

About ANDRITZ Hydro

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design.
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity.
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering.
• 65 representative offices worldwide.
• More than 6,100 employees worldwide.
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year.
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW.
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide.
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing