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Last Energy, Inc.

Heat Exchanger Engineer

Last Energy, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Last Energy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with expertise in diffusion bonding to design and develop compact heat exchangers. The Heat Exchanger Engineer will be responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and creating designs and simulations, developing and maintaining engineering documentation, and liaising with cross-functional teams to support prototype development and testing.Key Duties & Responsibilities

Lead collaboration with external partners and equipment suppliers to oversee the design and integration of specialized heat exchangersConduct and maintain internal analyses and models in alignment with process team for the detailed design of heat exchangersProvide expertise to identify materials, fabrication methods, key cost drivers, configuration needs, and value engineering opportunities specific to Last Energy’s heat transfer requirements (with an eye to long-term improvements)Manage prototype projects from initial concept to final product shipmentPerform thermal and mechanical design of new heat transfer productsPrepare cost estimates, project, and test plans, and supervise testing of new productsPerform mechanical and structural calculations, prepare design details, perform relevant code calculations, prepare performance curves, and complete all required analyses for heat exchangers per HEI, ASME, TEMA, PED, and any other US and international standards, as necessary, using in-house proprietary software and commercial programs, and prepare any manual calculations for unconventional applicationsComplete mechanical design and required mechanical analysis, and support discussions on quality assurance requirements and construction materials with external partiesReview fabrication drawings for conformity to specifications and applicable codes and standardsPerform onsite equipment inspections and create reports documenting findingsQualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering fieldA minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering pressure vessels in power or oil & gas marketsExpertise in SolidWorks, PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer), or other 3D modeling softwareExperience with Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation or Autodesk Inventor Nastran) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (ANSYS Fluent)Advanced knowledge of mechanical calculations and design programs: PV Elite, Compress, HTRI or other industry-recognized design softwareExperience with Structural and Thermal simulationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teamsCreative thinking and a passion for innovation in thermal designDesign Engineering in a fabricated metal product manufacturing environment is a plusShop floor interface experience is a plus

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