Mechanical Design Engineer

UOP is an international supplier of process technology, products, engineered systems and technical services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas processing and energy industries and is a leader in the research and development of petroleum and petrochemical processing. Our broad objectives center on the continual development and improvement of petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas production, energy and chemical production technology.

There is an immediate opening for a Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling Specialist in the Process Equipment Skill Center within the Process Technology & Equipment SBU.

You will report directly to our Senior Chemical Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Rosemont, IL location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite Monday – Friday.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a key technical position focused on the application of fluid mechanics theory through modeling and other calculation methods for developing innovative solutions in the area of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support developing new technologies, engineering projects, field troubleshooting efforts, UOP Services, and other unique customer requests that require high level analytical solutions and expertise for the refining, petrochemical and gas processing industries.

• Participate in the development and commercialization of new technologies and equipment strategically important to UOP.
• Participate in the idea generation and analysis associated with the development of design concepts by working with a multi-disciplined group of specialists to establish analytical “proof of principle” of innovative design applications.
• Provide CFD support for reactor and equipment optimization and scale-up.
• Involved in the analysis of process equipment damage, technical support, and resolution.
• Assess where fluid mechanic issues limit UOP’s process technology and target efforts to break through these barriers.
• Provide leadership and develop innovative approaches and solutions for advancing UOP’s knowledge in fluid mechanics and granular solids.
• Apply knowledge, experience, computer modeling capabilities, and strong problem solving skills to develop innovative and cost effective solutions in designing process related equipment.
• Represent UOP in customer and vendor meetings concerning technical matters.
• Continue to develop individual knowledge and experience and help mentor other analyst to share knowledge and promote awareness of the latest fluid mechanics and granular solids developments and changes.
• Enhance UOP’s intellectual property portfolio through issuance of MOI’s and patents.
• Presents papers at technical meetings and participates in national professional groups and technical organizations.