R&D Project Engineer
Core
Execute R&D projects for Lufkin Gears by developing design standards, calculation tools, CAD solutions, and supporting new product development through simulations and data analysis.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical R&D project engineer
Builds
Lufkin Gears mechanical products and design frameworks
Domain
Energy equipment / Mechanical engineering
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, CAD (CREO), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Bearing analysis, Data analysis, Applied research, Project management, Design optimization, Technical consultation
Preferred skills
Programming languages, Matrix organization experience, Leadership
Technologies
CREO, FEA, CFD
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain CAD templates and automations for design offices; Contribute to new standards and design rules within the NPI & NPD framework; Support design offices with specific calculations (FEA, CFD, bearings); Manage and analyze project data; Conduct applied research, studies, development work, analyses, testing, and implement innovations; Propose new calculation tools to optimize designs; Define and monitor calculation methods; Define development tasks from engineering requests; Participate in technical group consultations and design reviews; Participate in engineering and site improvement actions.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC