Associate Design Engineer

Spirax-Sarco Ltd.•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies. At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world! The Role: Reporting to the Manager of Design Engineering, the Associate Design Engineer will assist in the design preparation of drawings, specifications, sequences, and other related engineering documentation. You will conduct engineering studies on design for products, associated and subsystem components, and structures while reviewing engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data of design. The Associate Design Engineer position is vital to the business and will partner with cross-functional stakeholders and departments across the organization. This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Requirements

At least 1+ years of related experience and/or training in a related field; a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering is required.
Knowledge of PC software applications such as AutoCAD is required; Solid Modeling and 3D Design are preferred.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as heavy equipment mfg., welding technology, control panels with systems-specific pressure vessels, piping, pump, fluid transfer, and heat transfer design experience.
Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Experience with mathematical concepts and applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

ASME (Section VIII & Section I), PED, ATEX, NEC, NACE, ANSI, and TEMA code experience and familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes.
Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop designs for products, equipment, machines, associated and subsystem components, and structures.
Creates and releases Engineering Drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), ASME calculations, and routing.
Analyzes data to determine feasibility of product proposal; analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to select designs that existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods can produce.
Confers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design and design modifications as required.
Prepares or directs product or system layout preparations and detailed drawings and schematics; coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.
Plans and develops experimental test programs; prevents or eliminates defects in new or existing products; evaluates results.
Analyzes test data and reports to determine if the design meets functional and performance specifications.
Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technological changes and developments in industry.
Completes work ‘on time’ and within budget.
Ensures product fit, form, and function meet customer requirements.