Rotating Equipment Engineer

We're not just filling a position - we're looking for a trailblazer. If you thrive on solving complex problems, pushing boundaries, and making a tangible impact, this is your calling. As a Rotating Equipment Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our routine operations, and driving innovation on the Turbomechanica platform. From collaborating with customers to leading cutting-edge technical initiatives, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of predictive analytics and contributing Mechademy's continued success.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze live customer plant data to identify equipment issues and determine root causes of alerts.
• Troubleshoot complex rotating equipment problems in collaboration with subject matter experts, providing actionable solutions.
• Support the development and validation of physics-based assets on Mechademy's Turbomechanica platform alongside domain experts.
• Partner with the engineering team to enhance and implement diagnostic capabilities on the platform.
• Apply data-driven methods to improve the reliability and availability of critical machinery.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, delivering expert guidance on equipment diagnostics and problem resolution.
• Represent Mechademy's technical leadership in customer engagements, highlighting the platform's capabilities and innovations.
• Work closely with software, data science, and remote monitoring teams to refine features and boost diagnostic accuracy using real-world feedback.
• Lead efforts to streamline and standardize diagnostic processes and reporting practices.
• Contribute flexibly across various initiatives, embracing the fast-paced and evolving environment of a startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 4-5 years of industrial experience with significant hands-on exposure to rotating equipment, including compressors, pumps, gas turbines, and steam turbines
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis, fault detection, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment
• Ability to review and understand P&IDs, PFEs, PFDs, and HMBDs.
• Solid understanding of core engineering principles, particularly in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Working knowledge of vibration analysis and rotor dynamics
• Familiarity with physics-based performance models and their integration with AI or data-driven models
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset
• Proficiency in Python programming language is a strong plus
• Proficient in applying machine learning algorithms and data analytics to assess and enhance equipment performance is a plus
• Experience with IoT platforms and real-time monitoring tools such as System 1, SCADA, DCS, or OSIsoft PI - is a strong advantage