Staff Engineer, Mechanical Component Engineering

Doosan Corp•South Windsor, CT

About The Position

HyAxiom is seeking a Staff Engineer for its Mechanical Balance of Plant (MBOP) group. The role is responsible for selecting and maintaining mechanical components used in fuel cell powerplants and PEM water electrolyzers. The engineer collaborates with suppliers and internal Systems teams to identify suitable commercial components or develop custom hardware, generate component specifications, model components, conduct performance and durability testing, and verify new or refurbished parts before installation. The position focuses on resolving component noncompliance issues found in the factory or field, performing root-cause analysis, tracking and mitigating component and subsystem risks, and ensuring new components and assemblies are validated and documented before production release. The engineer also supports supplier development, component cost reductions, continuous improvement, and the development of self and colleagues. Work is performed with low-to-moderate guidance on projects and complex assignments. The company is seeking local candidates within commuting proximity of its manufacturing headquarters in South Windsor, Connecticut.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree and 7–10+ years of experience.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another related STEM discipline.
Experience with heat exchangers.
Experience with electromechanical hardware such as pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Ability and experience understanding and executing to customer requirements.
Functional knowledge of the discipline and role.
Knowledge of technical component parts and process engineering.
Ability to develop, maintain, and grow effective supplier relationships.
Strong organizational skills.
Results-driven and teamwork-focused approach.
Effective computer and systems skills.

Nice To Haves

Valid and current Professional Engineer license.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
Experience working with diverse technical and business-focused individuals, internal groups, and external suppliers, occasionally on a global basis.
Experience using AI tools to support activities such as computational analyses and searching for design solutions.

Responsibilities

Focus MBOP technical work on hardware selection, custom component determination, component modeling, building component test rigs, running performance tests, and troubleshooting.
Direct variance resolution and root-cause analysis, and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into process revisions and standard work.
Identify conflicting information and resolve conflicts constructively to minimize impact and rework.
Generate component specifications from component-level requirement documents and review them with the authors before formal pursuit.
Share specifications with potential suppliers to identify suitable commercial off-the-shelf components or develop custom components when needed.
Use component specifications to support supplier development of skid-mounted or container-based subsystem assemblies, ensuring integration of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Track risks related to technical and functional requirements, certification, manufacturability, serviceability, timeline, and cost; propose and implement mitigations.
Ensure new components and assemblies are validated and thoroughly documented before production release.
Use root-cause and corrective-action techniques to resolve problems.
Set technical goals, track results, and use successes and failures to improve individual and team performance.
Support supplier development to help suppliers meet technical, cost, and delivery targets as required.
Work with supply chain to initiate, develop, and execute component-related cost reductions.
Challenge existing hardware, systems, and practices to drive continuous MBOP improvements.
Develop plans that support short- and long-term business demands.
Stay current with external MBOP processes, parts, materials, and developments.
Work across functional, geographic, and cultural boundaries; align personal performance with team performance and share responsibility for team outcomes.
Seek mentor or mentee relationships to support personal career development and the development of others.