IMI Americas, Inc.
Senior Design Engineer (Nuclear)
IMI Americas, Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States
Senior Design Engineer (Nuclear)
Department:
Design Engineering-Nuclear
Reports To:
Manager, Design Engineering
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Site:
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
About IMI
IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively. The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population. IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network. IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.
About IMI Critical Engineering
IMI Critical has long been recognized as a world-leader in the provision of flow control solutions. Our products allow vital industries to operate safely, cleanly, reliably and efficiently, so that they can provide us with the energy, resources and materials that underpin modern lives. IMI Critical's family of specialist companies design, manufacture and service bespoke valves and actuators that precisely control the flow of steam, gas and liquids under extremes of pressure and temperature, as well as intensely abrasive or corrosive operating conditions. Our valves can be found in a myriad of industrial plants and processes around the world, enabling the production of oil and gas, power, petrochemicals, metals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverages, water and sanitation, pulp and paper, ethanol and sugar. Our products are also widely deployed on ships and submarines. Our engineering expertise means that we can make hazardous processes safer, cleaner and greener. By helping clients reduce emissions, improve safety, and make processes more efficient, we have a direct and positive impact on the world. That is why we describe our purpose as 'breakthrough engineering for a better world'.
IMI Critical Engineering Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Position Summary
Design Engineers prepare suitable, cost-effective severe service control valve designs by performing the essential duties listed below.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Responsibilities
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Department:
Design Engineering-Nuclear
Reports To:
Manager, Design Engineering
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Site:
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
About IMI
IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively. The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population. IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network. IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.
About IMI Critical Engineering
IMI Critical has long been recognized as a world-leader in the provision of flow control solutions. Our products allow vital industries to operate safely, cleanly, reliably and efficiently, so that they can provide us with the energy, resources and materials that underpin modern lives. IMI Critical's family of specialist companies design, manufacture and service bespoke valves and actuators that precisely control the flow of steam, gas and liquids under extremes of pressure and temperature, as well as intensely abrasive or corrosive operating conditions. Our valves can be found in a myriad of industrial plants and processes around the world, enabling the production of oil and gas, power, petrochemicals, metals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverages, water and sanitation, pulp and paper, ethanol and sugar. Our products are also widely deployed on ships and submarines. Our engineering expertise means that we can make hazardous processes safer, cleaner and greener. By helping clients reduce emissions, improve safety, and make processes more efficient, we have a direct and positive impact on the world. That is why we describe our purpose as 'breakthrough engineering for a better world'.
IMI Critical Engineering Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Position Summary
Design Engineers prepare suitable, cost-effective severe service control valve designs by performing the essential duties listed below.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the design of severe service control valves to customer design specifications, ASME Section III, and internal design standards.
- Responsible for the selection of appropriate hardware for valve applications
- Prepare and check detailed drawings and bills of materials and releases valve design packages to manufacturing/assembly.
- Primary delegate to the design engineering manager for drawing package approvals and shop issues
- Work on larger scale projects - technical lead on projects
- Responsible for reviewing customer design specifications and assuring compliance.
- Maintain valve project document files.
- Prepare or revise valve drawings as required.
- Compile and write buyout specifications.
- Provide technical support and clarifications to customers, vendors, manufacturing, assembly and test personnel.
- Write test procedures to meet customer contract requirements.
- Work to internal deadlines for Engineering deliverables
- Analyzes technology trends, costs, and deadlines to plan projects.
- Provides direction, training, and example for new and beginning engineers.
- Advises management of problems or ideas which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
- Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail, good communication skills to relay ideas & concepts within the group and with other departments. Work well in group environment. Lead and maintain good customer relationships on assigned projects.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office and CAD software (ACAD, SolidWorks preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of mechanical design and stress analysis
- Manufacturing drawing comprehension
- Proficient knowledge of properties of gas and liquids - thermodynamics
- Proficient knowledge in principles of flow and fluid statics and dynamics
- Proficient knowledge of properties of engineering materials preferred, but not required.
- Proficient knowledge of metal removal processes, heat treating, plating, welding, and coating technology preferred, but not required.
- B.A./B.S Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- 3-5 years in mechanical product design role required.
- Understanding of nuclear safety culture
- Familiarity with control valve applications in nuclear power plants
- Previous experience working in a ASME Nuclear Quality Program environment.
- Three or more years of previous experience designing valves using ASME III
- Previous experience running qualification projects to IEEE standards.
- Able to prepare ASME III Design Reports, Seismic Analyses, Environmental and Seismic Qualification Reports, and Weak Link Analyses
- Experience with CGI dedication
- PE license
- Previous experience with ASME and NUPIC audits
- 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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating)