Mechanical Design Engineer
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of components and assemblies for gas turbine systems, including combustors, casings, ducts, and pressure vessels.
- Perform detailed engineering hand calculations for stress analysis, thermal expansion, fatigue, and creep life assessments.
- Design pressure vessels in compliance with ASME Section VIII, PED, or other applicable standards.
- Generate and review 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings with proper GD&T and tolerances.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including thermal, materials, and manufacturing engineers, to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design robustness.
- Participate in design reviews, FMEA, and validation testing (including hydrostatic and pressure tests).
- Interface with suppliers and fabrication teams for material selection, welding processes, and quality compliance.
- Maintain documentation, revision control, and compliance with engineering standards and industry codes.
- Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 5+ years of design engineering experience in gas turbine or power generation systems.
- Strong command of hand calculations for pressure, stress, thermal, and fatigue analysis.
- Proven experience in pressure vessel design, including familiarity with ASME, API, or PED codes.
- Proficiency in CAD tools – Creo.
- Sound understanding of mechanical design principles, thermodynamics, and material behavior at elevated temperatures.
- Working knowledge of GD&T, FEA basics, and material specifications for high-pressure and high-temperature environments.