What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compressor Development Engineer position at Apetan Consulting LLC?
Role: Compressor Development Engineer
Location: Verona, VA (Hybrid)
Job Summary
We are looking for a Compressor Development Engineer with experience in centrifugal compressor design, development, testing, and validation. The candidate will work on compressor performance, reliability, and product improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop centrifugal compressors.
- Perform thermodynamic analysis, CAE/CFD simulations, and FEA.
- Conduct stress, vibration, and rotor dynamics analysis.
- Support prototype testing, product validation, and qualification.
- Perform material selection and reliability analysis.
- Apply GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and DOE techniques.
- Identify design issues and implement engineering improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve compressor performance and quality.
Required Skills
- Experience in centrifugal compressor design and development.
- Knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration systems.
- Experience with CAE/CFD and FEA tools.
- Understanding of rotor dynamics, stress analysis, and vibration analysis.
- Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and DOE.
- Experience in prototype testing, validation, and product qualification.