Combustion Development Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Engineering support for the development of Low NOx Pre-Mixed DLN Combustion systems whose components capable of achieving a 32K hour inspection interval.
• General mechanical/manufacturing review of the parts and their manufacturing definition -From component fabrication to final assembly -Interface with other components -Tolerancing, stack-ups, Flow testing, Flame dynamics,etc.
• Assessment and review of component design changes required during detailed manufacturing process development and qualification with supplier. Q/A review during initial manufacturing qualification and ongoing part production - Resolution NCR’s, etc
• Material selection(s) and/or changes required to meet 32K inspection interval.
• Selection and development of specifications for manufacturing processes Reproduction of manufacturing processes identified during component reverse engineering (scans, detailed cutups, etc)
• Welding/Brazing/Coatings/etc
• Specify changes to the above manufacturing processes if component modification(s) are required to meet 32K inspection interval and/or to avoid IP restrictions.
• Life Prediction (as required) to support above
• Perform design and analysis review in support of any component modification(s) required to meet 32K inspection interval and/or to avoid IP restrictions -Material Properties, Cooling/Flow design, LCF, HCF, Creep, Oxidation and Thermal Barrier/Wear Coatings

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of Combustion fundamentals as it relates to wet Diffusion Flame and Pre-Mix Dry Low NOx technologies, with focus on General Electric B/E-Class gas turbine combustion systems
• Understanding of Equivalence Ratio and optimizing the effect on dynamics and NOx/CO emissions, 2D/3D CFD analysis, Static/Dynamic FEA
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively engage in technical discussions
• Fully competent in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a related role and willingness to be or become the Subject Matter Expert under the mentorship/guidance of our Combustion experts.
• Demonstrated experience and domain competence in Frame 6B, 7EA and/or 9E gas turbines and gas turbine combustion systems from a design and operation perspective.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Gas Turbine fundamentals and OEM products/processes.

Education Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical and/or equivalent related disciplines

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to EthosEnergy or Supplier facilities and handle metal parts (less than 20 lbs) during inspection/evaluation process, as required.