Thermal Design Engineer

Job Description:

A Heat Exchanger Design Process Engineer with a thermal rating focus on designs and optimizes heat exchangers, ensuring they meet process requirements and thermal performance targets, while also considering factors like material selection, cost, and safety.

Responsibilities:

- Design and Optimization:

- Perform thermal design of heat exchangers, including selecting appropriate types, materials, and configurations.

- Utilize software like HTRI for heat exchanger design and simulation.

- Optimize heat exchanger design for efficiency, cost, and manufacturability.

- Thermal Rating and Calculations:

- Perform thermal calculations to determine heat transfer rates, temperature profiles, and pressure drops.

- Ensure that the heat exchanger meets the required thermal performance specifications.

- Prepare thermal rating reports and data sheets.

- Collaboration and Communication:

- Work with customers and cross-functional teams, including process engineers, project managers, and design engineers.

- Communicate design requirements and specifications to stakeholders.

- Provide technical guidance and support for heat exchanger selection.

- Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:

- Troubleshoot heat exchanger performance issues and identify root causes.

- Develop and implement solutions to improve heat exchanger performance and reliability.

- Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities to improve heat exchanger design and performance.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

- Experience:

Experience in heat exchanger design and thermal engineering (Min. 5 years preferred)

- Software Proficiency:

Proficiency in heat exchanger design software (e.g., HTRI)

- Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

- Communication Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Teamwork Skills:

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Working Conditions/Location:

Technical office setting

Sulphur, LA or Pearland, TX