At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for a wide range of complex mechanical engineering assignments under limited supervision with considerable discretion as to work details. Responsible for providing strategic advice, technical design support, and engineering consultation and review for new and upgraded mechanical seal and associated systems in the hydropower industry and similar projects. Interfaces with multiple departments throughout the organization, external customers, and field support personnel.

Job Model:  Hybrid

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

·        Participates in engineered solutions projects with a focus on hydroturbine sealing projects from concept through design, testing, manufacturing, and field installation, following all applicable checklists and processes.

·        Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches necessary to meet demand definition requirements for products and processes.

·        Supports engineered solutions staff and end users with input on project planning (engineering focus) & serves as engineering project lead for projects as assigned. Performs planning studies, detailed analyses and designs, and technical specifications for hydropower seal applications and projects.

·        Interfaces with applications engineering, special projects management, drafting, testing laboratory, manufacturing, purchasing, quality control, special cell and vendors on various issues associated with supported product lines.

·        Accompanies sales/field product specialists to customer sites to survey site conditions, assess and/or size equipment and components, document special equipment operating requirements, and provide additional hands-on expertise

·        Reviews and approves related input such as drawings, installation manuals, and specifications prepared by technical support staff.

·        Contributes on behalf of Chesterton in Industry Trade Associations and Standards groups. Reports status of various activities and status of standards to Engineering & Marketing as needed.

·        Provides SME support to Engineering and Sales & Marketing as needed.

·        Works under very general direction. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Exercises discretion as to work details. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

·        Ability to apply a wide range of complex engineering principles and concepts in the field.

·        Working knowledge and understanding of multiple related disciplines such as manufacturing, quality control, and cost reduction.

·        Provides technical assistance and solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring technical competence.

·        Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.

·        Interfaces regularly with multiple levels of the organization and vendors on issues relating to product lines. May represent organization in providing solutions to difficult technical problems associated with specific projects.

·        Ability to work with all Engineering staff. Directs & supports Engineering technicians & technologists.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

·        High degree of technical competence and problem-solving skills.

·        Mechanically proficient and competence working with standard mechanics tools and measuring instruments.

·        Knowledge and understanding of complex mechanical engineering principles.

·        Ability to operate a computer and skilled in its use.

·        Ability to support the work of engineering technicians responsible for design and drafting of mechanical seal components.

·        Competence in drafting, and multiple disciplines related to the development, production and improvement of mechanical seals and packings.

·        B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

·        Minimum 6-8 years engineering experience with industrial projects

·        Experience in rotating industrial equipment and seal systems

·        Knowledge of hydropower mechanical, hydraulic, and flow systems, including turbines, generators, penstocks, gates and valves, bearings, and other control systems.

·        Advanced technical and problem solving skills.

·        Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and customer contact communication skills.

·        Troubleshooting skills and organizational skills.

·        Skilled with word processing, spreadsheets, CAD experience desirable.

·        Hands – on experience with rotating and stationary equipment desirable.

·        Hands – on experience with hydropower turbine equipment including main and ancillary sealing systems is desirable.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the office work environment. This job will require occasional travel and visits to industrial sites where applicable hazard training and PPE will need to be implemented. Exposure to high levels of noise and temperature may exist at customer sites during visits.

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $125,000 - $145,000/yr. depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ( $125,000 - $145,000/yr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer  M/F/V/D

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