Lead Mech Design Engr – FEA

Honeywell - UOP is an international supplier of process technology, products, engineered systems and technical services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas processing and energy industries and is a leader in the research and development of petroleum and petrochemical processing.  Our broad objectives center on the continual development and improvement of petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas production, energy and chemical production technology.

• Apply developed knowledge, computer modeling capabilities, experience, and strong problem solving skills to develop innovative and cost effective solutions in designing process equipment
• Provide leadership and develop innovative approaches and solutions for advancing UOP’s knowledge in fluid and solid mechanics with major emphasis in the solid mechanics area
• Assess where mechanical issues limit UOP’s process technology and target efforts to break through these barriers
• Conduct field troubleshooting studies related to pressure vessels, reactors, specialty equipment, internals, and piping system problems
• Apply developed knowledge to complete the detailed design, re-rating, remaining life studies of pressure vessel equipment and piping systems.
• Utilize excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Utilize excellent communication skills to work with co-workers and customers, write reports, and make presentations
• Represent UOP in customer meetings and vendors concerning technical matters
• Mentor other analysts individually and by conducting internal training seminars

• Masters in mechanical engineering or M.S. degree with 4-5 years of relevant work experience/ PhD with 2-3 yrs of experience.
• Strong familiarity with the theory and applicability of FEM and its application concepts. Familiarity with principles and application of Boundary Element Method is plus 
• Developed proficiency using solid mechanics codes (i.e. ANSYS, ABAQUS, APDL or equivalent)
• Developed knowledge of various vessel, structural, and piping design Codes (i.e. ASME Section VIII, AISC, ASME B31.3, and UBC) 
• Developed knowledge of static and dynamic analysis of pressure vessels, piping systems, and support structures (i.e. COMPRES, CAESAR, WRC 107, or equivalent)
• Developed knowledge of fitness-for-service Codes and software (API 579, PREFIS, and REACT)
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting field and equipment piping vibration problems
• Developed knowledge of the design of piping system components (i.e. expansion joints, flanges, gaskets, valves)
• Developed knowledge in computer programming for developing user subroutines (i.e. C++ and/or PYTHON)
• Developed knowledge of CAD (i.e. Microstation 2D and 3D or equivalent)
• Represent UOP in customer and vendor meetings concerning technical matters.
• Developed proficiency is translating physical systems to manageable computer models, and the interpretation and applicability of the results
• Developed knowledge of other mechanical equipment (i.e. heat exchangers, heaters, and rotating equipment) a plus.
• Presents papers at technical meetings and participates in national professional groups and technical organizations.
• Application of Six Sigma methodologies and tools in product development efforts is a plus.

Unique Aspects of job (Travel, Oversees, Overtime, Work hours, etc.)

• Work on a wide variety of unique problems or applications associated with UOP’s technologies individually or as part of multi-disciplined teams
• Determine mechanical feasibility and critical aspects that need to be considered to ensure the final design is able to contain the process for the desired life 
• Improve UOP’s mechanical design capabilities through the development of user subroutines, computer tools, and technical policies/procedures
• Enhance UOP’s intellectual property portfolio through issuance of MOI’s and patents
• Opportunity to develop proficiency using fluid mechanics codes (i.e. FLUENT) and competencies associated with chemical engineering and granular solids
• Help evaluate alternative commercial software applications
• Opportunity to represent UOP on technical committees, at conferences, and in organizations related to a technical specialty.
• Light travel < 10%. May increase depending on level of participation at external technical committees and organizations.