What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer (Hydrodynamic Bearings/Seals - Rotating Equipment) position at Gulf Coast Bearing & Seal, Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Mechanical Engineer (Bearings and Seals for Rotating Machinery)
This position provides engineering and technical support for new design and aftermarket repair of rotating machinery bearings and seals. The job functions include, but are not limited to :
- Work with sales to develop proposal drawings to support technical quotations.
- Effectively create models and detail drawings of reverse engineered and new design bearing and seal upgrades using AutoCAD and Inventor
- Perform bearing failure analysis to determine most probable cause of failure and recommendations on alternate bearing configurations to correct the failure.
- Effectively run and evaluate the GCBS suite of bearing, seal and rotor dynamic codes.
- Perform thermal growth and oil flow calculations to support bearing and thermoplastic seal proposals.
- Assist Sales with customer visits as needed.
- Establish and maintain company engineering and design standards.
- Present technical papers at conferences to support product lines.
- Conduct internal and external training programs.
- Manage the design team with scheduling, engineer support, and training programs.
- Support GCBS bearing installations and provide on-site assistance when required.
- Perform reverse engineering of product line, on-site when required.
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Company Description
GCBS is a fast paced, fast-growing company that specializes in the design, repair and manufacture of babbitt bearings and labyrinth seals for rotating equipment used in the Chemical, Refining, and Power Generation industries. We are actively seeking an experienced mechanical draftsperson to join our design team. We currently use AutoCAD and Inventor software. Much of the work entails creating repair scopes before reverse engineering the parts. This requires proficient use of OD and ID micrometers among other precision tools. We are a small shop that is growing rapidly. We are looking for the right people to come on board to learn our products and help us grow. We offer a climate-controlled shop with many benefits including 401K, vacation, profit sharing, and insurance. Located near Hobby Airport.
Company Description
GCBS is a fast paced, fast-growing company that specializes in the design, repair and manufacture of babbitt bearings and labyrinth seals for rotating equipment used in the Chemical, Refining, and Power Generation industries. We are actively seeking an experienced mechanical draftsperson to join our design team. We currently use AutoCAD and Inventor software. Much of the work entails creating repair scopes before reverse engineering the parts. This requires proficient use of OD and ID micrometers among other precision tools. We are a small shop that is growing rapidly. We are looking for the right people to come on board to learn our products and help us grow. We offer a climate-controlled shop with many benefits including 401K, vacation, profit sharing, and insurance. Located near Hobby Airport.