Master's degree or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
4+ years of experience in rotor-dynamics, bearing design, or high-performance turbomachinery.
Proficient in simulation tools like AxSTREAM, XLROTOR, Matlab, ANSYS, or specialized seal analysis software.
Strong understanding of rotordynamics, tribology, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Familiar with industry standards such as API 617, API 684, and API 610.
Responsibilities
Conduct lateral, torsional, and axial vibration studies to assess rotordynamic stability.
Design and validate dynamic seal concepts to enhance performance and reduce leakage.
Evaluate and optimize bearing performance to manage machinery efficiency and reliability.
Correlate analytical predictions with test data and support various testing methods for validation.
Investigate machinery failures and provide corrective action recommendations.
Prepare technical documentation and reports, ensuring compliance with industry specifications.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Flexible time-off plans including paid parental leave and vacation.
Support for cultivating inclusion and belonging in the workplace.
Full Job Description
A Rotor-dynamic and Seal Design Engineer is a specialized mechanical engineering role focused on the analysis, design, and optimization of high-speed rotating machinery (turbomachinery) to ensure stability, reliability, and efficiency. They are responsible for modeling how rotors, bearings, and seals behave under operating conditions to prevent mechanical failure, such as vibration, imbalance, and resonance.
Core Responsibilities
Rotordynamic Modeling & Analysis: Conduct lateral, torsional, and axial vibration studies, including critical speed maps and Campbell diagrams.
Seal Design & Performance: Design and validate dynamic seal concepts (e.g., labyrinth seals, brush seals, face contact seals) based on performance, wear, and leakage criteria.
Bearing Selection & Analysis: Evaluate and optimize bearing performance (fluid film, rolling element, or magnetic) to manage stiffness, damping, and power loss.
Design Validation & Testing: Correlate analytical predictions with test data and support testing (flight, ground, or lab) for model validation.
Root Cause Analysis: Investigate machinery failures and propose corrective actions.
Software: Proficiency in simulation tools like AxSTREAM, XLROTOR, Matlab, ANSYS, or specialized seal analysis software.
Engineering Principles: Strong understanding of rotordynamics, tribology, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Design Standards: Experience with industry standards, such as API 617, API 684, and API 610.
System Knowledge: Deep understanding of bearing technologies and rotor-bearing-seal interactions.
Qualifications
Education: Master's degree or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
Experience: Generally requires 4+ years of experience in rotor-dynamics, bearing design, or high-performance turbomachinery
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
