Senior Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery & Validation

Upwing Energy group; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Upwing Energy seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test and validate Subsurface Compressor System technology. You will lead hands-on mechanical design, perform calculations, and ensure timely release of drawings while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering, SolidWorks proficiency, and strong GD&T knowledge for high-speed rotating machinery, with a focus on bearings, seals, and packaging.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in product design and validation.
• 3+ years SolidWorks modeling experience.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience with turbomachinery components such as bearings and seals is desired.
• Understanding of Electro-Mechanical design and component packaging.
• Proven capability towards maintaining technical ownership of the design.
• Proficient using hand calculations and FEA to validate design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D & 2D design solutions for Subsurface Compressor System technology and related components.
• Validate designs through bench-level testing and calculations.
• Participate as an approver in the Change Review Board process for design changes.
• Evaluate and disposition supplier Non-Conformances.
• Assist with first article builds through assembly and test.
• Create and maintain documentation (drawings, layouts, reports, test plans, specs, P&IDs).
• Apply GD&T and best manufacturing methods to design.
• Review drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage assembly BOM in PDM and ERP systems.
• Support cross-functional project activities as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Rotating machinery experience

FEA

Closed-form calculations

Hardware design ownership

Project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDM/ERP systems

Job description

Upwing Energy seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test and validate Subsurface Compressor System technology. You will lead hands-on mechanical design, perform calculations, and ensure timely release of drawings while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering, SolidWorks proficiency, and strong GD&T knowledge for high-speed rotating machinery, with a focus on bearings, seals, and packaging.