Associate Design Engineer-Hydro-Mech Design

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and integration of turbomachinery Packaging systems.

The incumbent in this position will be working extensively on Mechanical design and engineering involving Turbomachinery Packaging System design supporting industrial gas turbine packaging and associated gas compression and power generation systems engineering and design.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate knowledge of discipline-related industry standards, including ASME B31.3. Comprehensive knowledge with Creo applications and strong knowledge of design and drafting techniques to include fabrication drawings. Experience with Solar Turbines strongly preferred.

This includes:

• Designing packaging systems and equipment layouts.
• Selecting and integrating components into complete packages.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, new product development, and operational optimization to enhance system availability and reliability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Independently investigate mechanical, hydro, shop, and field issues related to Solar Turbine products packaging systems.
• Develop and implement effective solutions to a wide range of shop and field problems.
• Responsibilities to develop P&ID for Gas Fuel, Lube Oil, Liquid Fuel, Air Supply, Start, Compressor Seal, Water wash & Turbine systems being used in Gas turbines.
• Sizing the components like filters, regulators, Heaters, Coolers and Selection of Instruments, Valves and other components based on technical specifications.
• Perform hand calculations like pressure drop, Flow path, temperature etc
• Present and review your work in design review meetings to ensure alignment with engineering objectives.
• Provide innovative and creative solutions to complex design challenges.
• Lead and guide engineering teams in executing major projects.
• engage frequently with shop floor engineers, field engineers, suppliers, supply chain teams, and cross-functional groups including Controls, ELS, and HMI.
• Clearly communicate technical information related to your area of expertise.
• Apply standard engineering principles, concepts, and techniques in mechanical design and drafting/CAD.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply analytical/scientific methods.
• Utilize engineering analysis techniques effectively.
• Demonstrate familiarity with gas turbine manufacturing processes, quality standards, design methodologies, and analysis practices.
• Coordinate with several functional teams to progress the design intent (Hydro/Electrical/HMI Groups)
• Good Presentation skill and demonstrate the capability through Design Review Meeting
• Strong knowledge on material properties and their performance considering offshore & Onshore loading conditions.
• Must apply practical design considerations and utilize technical knowledge to achieve design objectives relative to manufacturability, cost, quality, and durability.
• Support innovation by applying the most effective Design solution for new product development.

Qualification:

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in Turbomachinery Packaging Systems Mechanical Design in Oil & Gas or Power Generation Industry. Knowledge of Gas Turbines and Packaging systems & components are added advantages. Good communication, organizational and analytical skills are a must. Knowledge of gas turbine operations, and driven equipment Field experience, knowledge on Windchill & Promis-e would be an added advantage. Excellent in modelling techniques using Creo parametric / Autodesk Good exposure to the use of Product Lifecycle Management tool – Windchill Good Exposure on ASME/API/ISO/ANSI & DIN

Posting Dates:

September 4, 2026 - September 10, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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