Education: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: at least 5 years in a similar position in the chemical industry or qualified suppliers of static equipment for the chemical industry, especially in the oil and gas sector or fertilizer business.
Languages: English (fluent), German will be consider as a plus
Skills:
Efficient communication; ability to work with interdisciplinary and international partners; project management; product design; problem solving and troubleshooting; risk management
Experience in collecting various functional requirements and translating them into an effective equipment design.
Solid capability to read and use CAD drawings and files – skills of using drawings software is essential, preferably AutoCAD.
Good know-how and practical use of FEM analysis software, preferably Ansys
Familiarity and previous professional experience with Pressurized Equipment Design Codes (AD2000, ASME VIII) and in general with mechanical integrity analysis.
Casale SA is a leading firm that specializes in the design and implementation of innovative plants for the production of green ammonia, ammonia, nitrates, phosphates, urea, methanol, melamine, and syngas.
With a strong commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Casale SA strives to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients globally. In this frame, the company is currently seeking a dynamic Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the R&D Division.
The ideal candidate should have more than 5 years of experience in the chemical or oil and gas industry, ideally in a similar role.
The offered position is within the R&D Equipment & Materials Department and the candidate will play a crucial role in improving our product and develop new solution for existing process requirements.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
Development of equipment design and selection of suitable material with the aim of improving existing Casale’s products and developing new solutions for various process requirements.
Setting up and execution of R&D projects on time and budget; managing project stakeholders
Screening and down selection of new concepts for various applications inside Casale portfolio of equipment.
Develop new / improved mechanical design for proprietary and nonproprietary static pieces of equipment considering the multidisciplinary requirements (mechanical integrity, heat transfer, process, fluid dynamics, maintainability, installation / repair, etc.)
Develop design of pilot reactors / test rigs for specific applications (such as pilot plans) to the required degree of details, including detailed drawings where required.
Perform preliminary sizing of pressurized equipment as per relevant code and material selection for the specific service.
Perform other mechanical integrity checks such as creep analysis, buckling or material suitability for specific corrosive environment using the appropriate tools, including FEM analysis where required.
Prepare Request for Quotation for Mechanical components developed within new projects, interact with Suppliers to define the offer, and perform technical alignment of multiple offers.
Perform heat transfer calculations and analysis of heat exchangers
Perform equipment cost analysis and preliminary value proposition analysis including selection and interaction with possible Suppliers to collect budget prices for the proposed design.