Air Products and Chemicals

Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer

Air Products and Chemicals$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical Degree: BSME or related degree; advanced degree in turbomachinery design preferred
  • 10-15 years of experience in turbomachinery or rotating machinery design
  • Detail-oriented, goal-oriented, organized, and collaborative
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Advanced FEA capabilities and experience with various bearing applications are pluses
  • Programming skills in languages such as Python, Matlab, or C# are advantageous
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform turbomachinery design analyses including FEA and rotordynamics
  • Develop standardized product deliverables in collaboration with Product Owners
  • Execute mechanical design tasks for projects and support aftermarket activities
  • Communicate technical solutions with vendors
  • Support root cause analysis and field commissioning activities
  • Drive cost reductions through collaboration with stakeholders
  • Ensure proper equipment design and integration with customers

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate company match
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent daycare
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Perform various turbomachinery design analyses including FEA (stress, deflection, and modal), hand calculations, and rotordynamics,
  • Development of standardized product deliverables collaborating with Product Owners
  • Executing mechanical design tasks related to won projects and product development initiatives, support of aftermarket activities and engineering tasks,
  • Communicate with vendors on technical solutions.
  • Support root cause analyses (RCA) of equipment and field commissioning and start up activities executed by the Aftermarket Team,
  • Drive engineering and material cost reductions and competitiveness across project and product offerings collaborating with stakeholders,
  • Collaboration with customers to ensure proper design and integration of equipment into the process,
  • Select components and materials for turbomachinery and systems,
  • Perform safety and operability reviews,
  • Collaborate with various subject areas to finalize equipment designs,
  • Checking and approving manufacturing drawings,
  • Support of bid estimate development,
  • Collaborate with the Business Improvement Team to develop new and standardized design engineering tools and work processes for streamlining projects and product development,
  • Challenge norms with alternate solutions rooted in engineering fundamentals,

Promote safety and diversity consistent with the philosophies of Rotoflow®.

Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Technical Degree: BSME or related degree, advanced degree and focus on turbomachinery design, rotordynamics, fluid film bearings, design for manufacturability, and/or manufacturing processes a plus,
  • 10-15 years turbomachinery or rotating machinery design experience,
  • Detail-oriented, goal oriented, organized, creative, self-motivated, collaborative and customer focused,
  • Excellent analytical, creativity, problem solving, time management, and decision-making skills.
  • Advanced FEA capabilities a plus,
  • Fluid film bearing, gas bearing, magnetic bearing, hydrostatic bearing and rolling element bearing applications and design experience a plus,
  • Rotordynamic analysis capabilities a plus,
  • Turbine testing, data acquisition and data evaluation a plus,
  • 2D CAD and 3D modeling and simulation a plus,
  • Equipment start up and plant integration a plus,
  • Programming skills: VB, C#, C+, Python, Matlab, Fortran or similar languages a plus,
  • Excellent interpersonal skills (written, verbal and presentation),
  • Exemplify a passion for winning and ability to motivate teams,
  • Ability to create an environment of trust and consistently exhibit a positive attitude


Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute the enterprise PD&I strategy aligned with HR and business priorities.
  • Deliver trusted, consumable, decision-ready workforce insights through standardized dashboards, descriptive reports, and consultative analytic projects for HR and business
  • Own the people analytics product portfolio and roadmap, prioritizing work based on business impact, scalability, and employee experience.
  • Enable advanced and AI-driven analytics capabilities in Workday and the enterprise data ecosystem, with strong governance and ethical use.
  • Oversee the configuration, delivery, and support of Workday People Analytics and Prism capabilities to automate standard reporting, enable augmented analytics and support self-service while managing limits of prebuilt modules.
  • Partner with HR and business stakeholders to translate workforce and talent questions and requirements into actionable insights, improve data accessibility, and support end-to-end HR lifecycle processes.
  • Manage delivery and analytics offerings by establishing SLAs, reducing ad-hoc reporting volume through self-service tools, and operating as an analytics product owner.
  • Establish and maintain HR data governance and reliability by managing HR data preparation, metric definitions, data cleansing processes, and centralized talent data repositories to enable repeatable and trustworthy analytics.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the PD&I team by building capabilities in analytics, visualization, consulting, storytelling skills, and HR domain expertise.
  • Lead compliance and regulatory-related workforce reporting through collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to ensure overall compliance.


What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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About Air Products and Chemicals

Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. With 18,900 employees and operations in more than 40 countries, they serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage, health and personal care to energy, transportation and semiconductors. They supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, equipment and services.

Air Products and Chemicals Careers

Join the innovative team at Air Products and Chemicals, a leading force in the gases and chemicals industry, and contribute to a company renowned for its pioneering spirit and dedication to growth and innovation. As a member of our global workforce, you will find job opportunities that promise to enhance your professional skills and propel your career forward. Work You’ll Do At Air Products and Chemicals, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our team is committed to leadership in sustainability and safety, driving innovation that matters not only to the marketplace but to the global community. Lead in a Unique Market Position Air Products and Chemicals stands at the forefront of the industrial gases and chemicals sector, providing essential products and services across a multitude of industries. Our leadership is marked by a deep commitment to technological innovation and environmental stewardship, positioning us uniquely in the marketplace. Join a Diverse and Inclusive Team Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our company culture. We believe in empowering our employees by embracing diversity, which fuels innovation and creativity. By joining our team, you will work in an environment that supports your growth through diversity training and leadership opportunities. Explore Our Benefits and Culture We are proud to offer our employees a competitive package of benefits designed to support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to professional development courses, our benefits are crafted to enhance your life and work. At Air Products and Chemicals, you will experience a culture that values openness, respect, and collaboration. Internship and Career Development Kickstart your career with an internship at Air Products and Chemicals, where you can apply your education in real-world settings. Our internships provide invaluable industry experience and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment. We are committed to developing early-career professionals through mentoring, training, and hands-on projects. Advance Your Career With a multitude of career paths available, the potential for professional growth at Air Products and Chemicals is vast. We support our employees' career journeys with extensive training programs, leadership development, and opportunities for advancement. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the exciting job opportunities at Air Products and Chemicals by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive success in the gases and chemicals industry. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with the latest company news, career tips, and industry insights—all from the professionals who are part of our team. Our careers blog is your go-to resource for everything you need to know to succeed at Air Products and Chemicals. Job Alert Emails Customize your experience by subscribing to job alerts and insider information tailored to your preferences. Learn about new openings and opportunities that align with your career aspirations. At Air Products and Chemicals, we are not just offering a job, but a pathway to a fulfilling career packed with possibilities to innovate, lead, and grow. Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world every day.
Learn more about Air Products and Chemicals
Size
20,625 employees
Market Cap
$69.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.8 billion
Founded
1940
5 Year Trend
+9.2%
Revenue
$8.9 billion
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