Mechanical Engineer- Compression, Refrigeration

Quantum World Technologies Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum World Technologies Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer to review and design industrial gas compression, refrigeration and pressure piping systems. Onsite role with collaboration across engineering, sales, and procurement to ensure compliance with codes and customer specs.

Responsibilities include developing P&IDs, selecting components, performing calculations, reviewing drawings, and supporting production to improve efficiency. Travel 5-10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Willingness and ability to travel 5–10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Review compression system design for compliance with engineering principles, standards and codes.
• Interpret codes and standards (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, IBC) for system compliance.
• Develop P&ID and confer with Mechanical Design Engineers on standard products.
• Perform calculations and design reviews and prepare custom documentation.
• Review production drawings and provide recommendations to improve design and efficiency.
• Prepare specifications for custom equipment and coordinate with procurement for quotations.
• Work with multi-functional teams to drive process improvements.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Travel readiness 5-10%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Systems Engineer (industrial gas compression, refrigeration and pressure piping systems)

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite- 5 days a week)

Hire Type: Full-time and contract (long-term)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Review compression system design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, contract requirements, and related codes and specifications. Consult with the Project Engineer and Sales to settle degree of compliance with customer specifications and design requirements.
2. Review and interpret codes and standards (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, IBC, etc.) for system compliance.
3. Make system component selections while generating a project Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID). Confer with Mechanical Design Engineers on standard products included in the project.
4. Conduct all necessary calculations, design reviews with production, and develop all custom documentation required for project execution.
5. Review and approve production drawings for custom systems, adding recommendations to improve design, reduce costs, or increase production efficiency. Chip in as a technical resource to the shop, customers, sales, and other departments to address and resolve questions and problems.
6. Prepare specifications for custom equipment and work with procurement to obtain quotations.
7. Participate in multi-functional teams to address new design issues and resolve problems to ensure the continuous, ongoing improvement of processes and methods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field with 1+ years of engineering experience. Ability to understand and address a wide variety of technical problems with little mentorship.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely in writing and other presentation formats. Working experience with AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software.
• Must be an outstanding teammate, willing to learn from experienced staff and capable of introducing positive changes. Ability to travel 5-10%.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with Compression systems or other pressure piping systems. Experience with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Understanding of manufacturing BOM structure and ERP.
• Previous experience in heat transfer products or thermodynamic systems.
• Ability to coordinate and lead teams with varied strengths to implement changes and improvements.