Senior Mechanical Engineer: Rotating Machinery Design & Validation

Upwing Energy; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Upwing Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, build, test, and validation of Subsurface Compressor Systems. You will apply hands-on problem solving, perform closed-form calculations, and oversee mechanical design across components and subsystems in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering, strong SolidWorks/FEA experience, and deep knowledge of GD&T and turbomachinery components such as bearings and seals.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• 3+ years of experience with SolidWorks 3D modeling software.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T including GD&T.
• Experience designing turbomachinery components such as bearings and seals is desired.
• Understanding of electro-mechanical design and component packaging.
• Proven ability to maintain technical ownership of the design.
• Proficient with hand calculations and FEA to validate design decisions.
• Proficient with closed-form calculations for hardware design.
• Experience in rotating machinery is desired.
• Experience with high-speed turbomachinery and/or permanent magnet motors is desired.
• Project management, coordination, and supervision skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Generates 3D & 2D design solutions for Subsurface Compressor System technology and related components.
• Design validation through bench-level testing and calculations.
• Act as Change Review Board approver of changes and hardware disposition.
• Evaluate and disposition supplier non-conformances.
• Troubleshoot components and assemblies using production and test hardware.
• Assist with first article builds by participating in assembly and test.
• Generate supporting documentation (drawings, layouts, reports, P&IDs, etc.).
• Apply best manufacturing methods to the design including GD&T.
• Perform peer drawing checks as a critical process step.
• Conceptualize new designs based on proven designs and innovations.
• Perform mechanical calculations for design and packaging of high-speed rotating machinery.
• Ensure timely and correct technical release of drawings to meet schedules.
• Assist cross-functional team members as needed.
• Review drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Apply critical thinking to all steps.
• Stack-Up analyses of assemblies.
• Manage assembly BOM and ensure accuracy in PDM and ERP systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

GD&T

Rotating machinery

Turbomachinery

Mechanical design

Closed-form calculations

Technical ownership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDM/ERP BOM tracking

Job description

Upwing Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, build, test, and validation of Subsurface Compressor Systems. You will apply hands-on problem solving, perform closed-form calculations, and oversee mechanical design across components and subsystems in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering, strong SolidWorks/FEA experience, and deep knowledge of GD&T and turbomachinery components such as bearings and seals.