Turbomachinery Mechanical Engineer - Rotoflow

Air Products Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Job summary

Air Products Rotoflow in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to design, analyze, and support high‑speed rotating equipment and turbomachinery systems for global customers. The role offers exposure to product development, manufacturing, testing, and field support within a hybrid work model.

You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, perform FEA and rotordynamic evaluations, review drawings, and contribute to safe, reliable designs while advancing your engineering career in a

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years designing turbomachinery or rotating equipment.
• Strong fundamentals in machine design, materials, stress, and thermodynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical design tasks supporting awarded projects and product development.
• Perform turbomachinery design analyses including FEA and rotordynamic evaluations.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to integrate equipment into processes.
• Participate in safety reviews to ensure reliable product designs.
• Review drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support engineering estimates and technical evaluations for proposals.
• Assist with RCA, troubleshooting, commissioning, and field support.
• Help develop standardized products and design best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Rotating equipment design

Analytical/problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

Tools

FEA tools

2D CAD

3D CAD modeling

Rotordynamics analysis

Python/MATLAB

Job description

在 Air Products，我們重新想像無限可能。透過發揮員工嘅熱誠同我哋嘅集體經驗，我哋創造出推動公司向前發展嘅創意同創新。當我哋團結一致——每把聲音都被聆聽、每個人都知道自己屬於呢度而且好重要——我哑就能創造出將人類送上太空、支援醫院救命護理，以及實現開創性全球規模生產設施建設嘅解決方案。 重新想像無限可能

Do you have a passion for solving complex engineering challenges and developing world‑class turbomachinery solutions? Air Products is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our Rotoflow® team in Bethlehem, PA. In this role, you will support the design, analysis, and execution of proprietary high‑speed rotating equipment and machinery support systems used by customers around the world. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers while building technical expertise in turbomachinery design and development.

Rotoflow®, an Air Products business, is a leading turbomachinery OEM providing new equipment, aftermarket services, and engineered solutions to customers worldwide. For more than 75 years, Rotoflow® has specialized in the design and manufacture of standard and custom‑engineered cryogenic and warm gas centrifugal turbomachinery serving industries including industrial gases, petrochemicals, and hydrocarbons. Our products include compressor‑loaded turbo‑expanders, generator‑loaded power recovery expanders, and low‑cost dissipative expanders. In addition to new equipment, we provide upgrades, repairs, field services, engineering evaluations, reliability and troubleshooting support, training, remote diagnostics and monitoring, shop services, and replacement equipment for a wide variety of centrifugal and reciprocating machinery. Customers are supported globally through regional service centers backed by both regional and centralized execution teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career engineer to contribute to challenging projects, work with advanced analytical tools, and gain exposure to all phases of product development, manufacturing, testing, and customer support. You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams and see the direct impact of your work on innovative turbomachinery solutions serving customers globally.

What We Offer

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D

Key Job Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical design tasks supporting awarded projects, product development initiatives, aftermarket activities, and engineering studies.
• Perform turbomachinery design analyses including finite element analysis (FEA), hand calculations, and rotordynamic evaluations.
• Collaborate with customers and cross‑functional teams to support the successful design and integration of equipment into customer processes.
• Participate in safety and operability reviews to ensure safe and reliable product designs.
• Select components and materials for turbomachinery equipment and support systems.
• Review manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation for technical accuracy and compliance with design requirements.
• Support proposal development activities, including technical evaluations and engineering estimates.
• Assist with root cause analyses (RCA), troubleshooting efforts, commissioning activities, and field support initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop standardized products, engineering deliverables, and design best practices.
• Support the development of engineering tools and work processes that improve productivity, efficiency, and design quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness across product offerings.
• Challenge conventional approaches through sound engineering principles, innovation, and creative problem‑solving.
• Promote safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement consistent with Air Products and Rotoflow® values.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in design of turbomachinery or rotating equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including machine design, materials, stress analysis, and thermodynamics.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an aptitude for learning complex rotating machinery technologies.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, self‑motivated, collaborative, and customer‑focused.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines in a team‑oriented environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills / Abilities

• Experience with rotating equipment, turbomachinery, compressors, pumps, expanders, or similar mechanical systems.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools and engineering simulation software.
• Exposure to rotordynamic analysis methods and techniques.
• Experience with 2D CAD and 3D modeling software.
• Familiarity with bearing technologies, sealing systems, and mechanical component design.
• Equipment startup, commissioning, testing, or plant integration experience.
• Programming experience using Python, MATLAB, C#, VB, or similar languages.
• Advanced degree or specialized coursework focused on turbomachinery, rotordynamics, manufacturing processes, or mechanical design.

Degree and Licensing Requirements

• BS Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related engineering discipline required.
• Advanced degree with focus on turbomachinery design, rotordynamics, fluid film bearings, design for manufacturability, and/or manufacturing processes is a plus.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, direct hire, exempt position based at our headquarters in Bethlehem, PA. Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in-office. Subject to change. Travel requirements: Minimal, generally less than 10% for customer support and project‑related activities. Work environment: Office setting with exposure to engineering laboratories, testing facilities, and manufacturing operations.

#LI‑KC1 Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran‑friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Air Products 成立於 1940 年，係世界領先嘅工業氣體公司，擁有引以為傲嘅創新歷史同卓越營運表現，並對安全同環境保護有堅定不移嘅承諾。我哋攜手合作，將熱誠同多元背景化為動力，重新想像無限可能，為客戶、社區同全世界創造更潔淨嘅未來。

為何選擇在此工作？ 在每一項改變世界的成功與創新背後，總有一群充滿熱忱的人，正是他們讓這些成就成為可能。在安瑞普（Air Products），我們才華洋溢的同仁不僅相互扶持，更致力協助客戶蓬勃發展。對同事而言，我們是備受重視與尊重的夥伴；對客戶而言，我們是共同創造價值的夥伴；對社區而言，我們是關懷社區、積極參與的鄰居，更是致力守護環境的守護者。

安瑞克（Air Products）的業務遍及全球各地。我們的團隊擁有超過 21,000 名員工，遍佈 50 多個國家，是全球領先的工業氣體公司之一。我們能提供無與倫比的職涯發展機會——隨著公司的成長，您也能同步成長。