Senior Gas Turbine Design & Analysis Engineer

Hanwha Power; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Power in Florida is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze outer cases and structural frames of industrial gas turbines. You will manage thermal growth, clearances, and rub prevention between rotating components and static casings to optimize efficiency and reliability.

The role requires advanced FEA proficiency (ANSYS/ABAQUS), GD&T, and DfM collaboration with vendors to select materials and optimize parts for sand casting and machining, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in gas turbine design, structural analysis, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS), CAD software, and understanding of high-temperature alloys and casting processes.
• In-depth knowledge of pressure vessel design principles and thermal stress management.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (sand casting, machining).
• Excellent technical communication skills for interfacing with vendors and field service teams

Responsibilities

• Precision Modeling & Tolerancing: Define critical fits and clearances using GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Design for Manufacturing (DfM): Collaborate with vendors to select materials and optimize part geometry for sand casting and machining.
• Structural Design & Analysis: Design, modify, and analyze turbine casings, mounts, and structural components using CAD/FEA to meet requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigate casing failures, perform FMEA, and recommend repairs or design improvements.
• Field/Service Support: Conduct site inspections, dimensional checks, and condition assessments to support maintenance planning.
• Documentation: Maintain technical drawings, design standards, and reports on casing health.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

FMEA

ANSYS/ABAQUS

CAD: Creo NX SolidWorks

Thermal stress

DFM

Material knowledge

Vendor liaison

Field service support

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Hanwha Power in Florida is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze outer cases and structural frames of industrial gas turbines. You will manage thermal growth, clearances, and rub prevention between rotating components and static casings to optimize efficiency and reliability.

The role requires advanced FEA proficiency (ANSYS/ABAQUS), GD&T, and DfM collaboration with vendors to select materials and optimize parts for sand casting and machining, ensuring compliance with