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Amentum Facility Mechanical Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan
Position Duties:
• Direct and manage the design, installation, and application of mechanical systems used in support of engine Research, Development and Components testing.
• Specify, develop and design the facility utility interfaces for test cell mechanical equipment used to support engine dynamometer and components testing.
• Specify, develop and design the installation details for central building process mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Work in collaboration with customers, test engineers, and support staff to interpret and translate testing needs into accurate mechanical/electrical design documents. Optimize the design of new mechanical/electrical systems to maximize test efficiency and minimize energy consumption.
• Prepare mechanical/electrical system specifications, project timing plans, and Bill of Materials lists for test cell and facility systems.
• Design, modify and adapt fluids systems used to condition engine jacket water, oil, charge air, combustion air and fuel to meet changing customer and product needs.
• Serve as a technical resource for the design, estimating, and scheduling of equipment installation projects. Interact with AE firms, Certified Construction Manager partners and equipment suppliers in the design and implementation of new equipment installation projects.
• Work with skilled trades, other team members, and technicians during the installation, modification and commissioning of new mechanical/electrical equipment as well as supporting/maintaining existing facility related equipment.
• Assure the accurate completion of new or modified systems documentation and drawings. Conduct training and Safety reviews.
• Interface with safety, EQO and corresponding vendors/suppliers in maintaining building and environmental requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in heat transfer, fluids, mechanical systems modeling, industrial HVAC systems, refrigeration chillers, evaporative cooling tower systems, and their related controls.
• 3+ years of experience in the following:
o Industrial process piping systems, materials compatibility, and fittings.
o Fuel delivery systems.
o Pump selection and interpretation of pump curves.
o Plant or Facilities Engineering.
o Reading and manipulating AUTOCAD files to prepare mechanical system HVAC/piping drawings.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering license
• Knowledge of fuels, lubricants and heat transfer fluids used in engine testing.
• Knowledge of ammonia/CO2 cascade refrigeration systems.
• Background in internal combustion engine dynamometer testing and related test measurement systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong technical leadership, organization, teamwork, and communication skills.