Senior Mechanical Engineer

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We are seeking an established Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Syracuse, NY based Global Compression – Centrifugal Compressor development team. The group is responsible for developing the next generation of Centrifugal compressors to be applied in a full range of HVAC equipment and systems for building applications. As a Senior Engineer, you will work closely with the Engineering team, our laboratory team, design and drafting team and a cross functional development team to support our system development teams, factories, and company’s customers.

• Contribute to as well as lead projects or sub-projects pertaining to product development, reliability, and quality improvement of Centrifugal compressors.
• Mechanical design and analysis of components including housing, impellers, Sealings and rotor shaft & bearings.
• Understand the physics of the compression process and interaction with system to advance existing models improving performance prediction, speed and quality of design.
• Develop physics based thermal and mechanical models of compressors used in HVAC systems. Perform model calibration, validation, and physics-based analysis of system behaviors.
• Complete numerical analysis to simulate compressor system and component performance.
• Evaluate new technologies and interact with suppliers to define “best-in-class” compressor solutions for HVAC applications.
• Apply knowledge of DOE, FMEA, tolerance analysis, simulation and statistical methods to improve robustness and quality of compressor designs.
• Deliver solutions that are most cost effective, efficient, and reliable. Develop & review qualification plans for components in compressors in situ and at the supplier.
• Work closely with designers/drafters & participate in drawing reviews.
• Work closely with lab personnel to develop & execute laboratory test plans.
• Document design and development procedures in Engineering Standard Work.
• Coordination of component, procurement, inventory and build for first prototype, qualification samples and customer samples.
• Prepare and present project status reports to management.
• Ensure products meet applicable Carrier and agency standards.
• Lead and actively participate in Design Reviews.

• Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in engineering mechanical design and product development.
• Or, Master's degree Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in engineering mechanical design and product development.

• Experience with turbo machinery equipment, design, manufacturing, analysis and testing.
• Experience with compressor, or HVAC systems & components.
• Experience with modeling tools such as MATLAB, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and/or machine learning techniques is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to communicate technical information to stakeholders.
• Well-developed analytical thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving skills. Ability to collect and analyze data, identify trends, develop conclusions, and propose solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, collaboration, responsibility, dependability, leadership, flexibility, motivation, respect, and persistence.
• Capable of leading and working in a team-oriented environment across a multi-cultural global organization.

• Immigration sponsorship is not supported for this position.

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
• Retirement benefits
• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid…