Vibration & Machinery Diagnostics Engineer (Fully REMOTE)

MD&A•Latham, NY

9d•Remote

About The Position

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC is seeking a Vibration Specialist/Balance Engineer for its Outage Services Division. The role focuses on machinery diagnostics for turbine and turbine-adjacent turbomachinery, including vibration diagnostics, testing, troubleshooting, and balancing. The engineer evaluates machinery condition using rotordynamic analysis, assesses vibration response, recommends corrective actions, performs or calculates field balancing, and verifies mechanical integrity against design, operating parameters, and industry standards. The position involves supporting customer needs, providing technical direction to customers and field personnel, and helping maintain the reliability of rotating machinery. It also includes timely reporting and documentation, customer communication, safety and environmental compliance, meeting contractual obligations and deadlines, and supporting business growth. Travel may be required up to 80%, with significant overtime.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technology from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of machinery diagnostics field experience, including mechanical troubleshooting, vibration and rotordynamic analysis, testing, balancing, alignment, reliability assessment, mechanical design, and maintenance of large steam and/or gas turbine generators or other turbomachinery.
Ability to travel up to 80%, as required; travel varies by time of year.
Ability to work significant overtime.
Valid driver’s license and passport, or ability to obtain a passport.
Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.
Must pass background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Self-starter who is independently accountable and requires minimal supervision.
Experience working under stressful conditions.
Willingness to travel on short notice.
Strong computer skills, including hardware, software, and Microsoft Office.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting aptitude and a hands-on approach.
Experience reading, interpreting, and understanding mechanical prints and P&ID drawings.
Knowledge of large steam turbines, combustion turbines, and power generation applications and systems.
Experience with networking and protocols.
Knowledge of rotating machinery operation, mechanical design, test equipment and procedures, and control systems.
Knowledge of machinery vibration monitoring, protection, measurement, and management systems, products, and services.
Knowledge or experience in one or more of mechanical vibration, rotating machinery design, vibration diagnostics, rotordynamic analysis, machinery balancing, testing, and alignment.
Knowledge or experience with vibration analysis software and data acquisition systems such as Bently Nevada ADRE Sxp® and Mechtell Turbobalancer®.
Demonstrated authority and assurance when dealing with people.

Responsibilities

Diagnose machinery problems using vibration, test, performance, operational, and mechanical design data, as well as customer communications.
Troubleshoot customer rotating equipment, assess its condition, and recommend corrective actions, including balancing when needed.
Provide technical leadership, direction, and assistance to customers, users, and field personnel on diagnostic evaluation and long-term maintenance of rotating machinery.
Communicate technical concepts and anticipate customer information or work-practice needs to improve machinery and plant reliability.
Complete service reports, invoicing packages, and other administrative requirements in a timely manner.
Respond to customer travel requirements promptly and bring required service, testing, and diagnostic equipment.
Document findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Create, review, and interpret technical reports and customer-supplied information.
Communicate professionally with customers and team members.
Assess job-site safety and perform services in accordance with company and client environmental, health, and safety policies.
Understand and meet terms and conditions, contractual commitments, and deadlines.
Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality and support business growth initiatives.