Senior Machinery Engineer - Rotating Equipment & Project Lead

Messer Americas; Bridgewater (PA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking a Lead Machinery Engineer to provide technical expertise in rotating equipment for a broad range of projects. You will design, specify, fabricate, install, commission and troubleshoot pumps, compressors, expanders and cooling systems while coordinating with project engineers and other disciplines.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop internal equipment standards, and interface with proposals to deliver costed design baselines. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• BS/BE in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree is a plus.
• 7–15 years rotating equipment experience across pumps, compressors, expanders.
• Experience with design, installation, and commissioning of rotating equipment.
• Willingness to travel 25–40% as required by business.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of rotating equipment.
• Oversee engineering teams supporting Messer Americas projects (design reviews, calculations, specs, schedules).
• Oversee field contractor organizations during installation, commissioning and maintenance.
• Interface with equipment vendors for design reviews, FATs and supplier audits.
• Develop QA/QC plans for rotating equipment and related standards.
• Coordinate with proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information.
• Serve as technical resource for other departments within Messer Americas.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Compressors

Pumps

Cryogenic expanders

HAZOP

Industry codes (API-617/618, CGA)

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree

Job description

Messer Americas is seeking a Lead Machinery Engineer to provide technical expertise in rotating equipment for a broad range of projects. You will design, specify, fabricate, install, commission and troubleshoot pumps, compressors, expanders and cooling systems while coordinating with project engineers and other disciplines.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop internal equipment standards, and interface with proposals to deliver costed design baselines. Travel is required.