Rotor Dynamics / Bearings Analyst

We are looking for a Rotor Bearings Analyst to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

You will Design and analyze rotor dynamic systems for pumps, motors, generators, propulsors, and new product development

Salary: $99,000 - $143,000 per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition IEmployee Stock Purchase Plan IInclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Design and analyze fluid film and rolling element thrust and radial bearings
• Apply rotor dynamic and bearing engineering principles using hand calculations for sizing, assessments, verification, design support, troubleshooting, and in-service issues
• Use specialized codes for advanced rotor dynamic and bearing analysis, including non-linear and transient analysis methods
• Perform data analysis for product testing, including rotor dynamic behavior and bearing performance, and test-to-calculation validation Develop, update and evaluate software tools for bearing and rotor dynamic analysis
• Propose, develop, and design rotor dynamic and bearing testing (full scale, sub scale, or mockup),including design of test program, equipment setup/test rig design, instrumentation selection, and test procedure development
• Effective composition and documentation skills, including formal design documentation, patents, technical papers, and articles
• Make effective technical presentations for internal and external customers
• Provide task-based cost estimates, scopes of work and engineering schedules of high fidelity for the individual job function
• Work effectively in cross-functional teams to design, analyze, build and test critical function rotating electric machines.
• Perform analysis and test projects to achieve technical, cost, quality and risk-reduction objectives
• Understand customer perspectives and inputs and take appropriate responsive actions
• Support and participate in design review activities
• Perform work in accordance with departmental procedures and instructions, CW policies, and safety, environmental, and security rules and guidelines

What You Bring:

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
• Masters in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Advanced degree (PhD) is highly desirable
• Prior work and/or research and development experience of 10 or more years in rotor dynamics and/or fluid bearing design field
• MS Office
• Bearing design and analysis tools
• DyRoBeS, XLROTOR, or other rotor dynamic analysis tools

Who we are:

Our Values

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EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/

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This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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