At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of
our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations
that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and
everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people
into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of
groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Air Products is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Aerodynamic Design Engineer to
join our Rotoflow® business in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In this hands-on
engineering design role, you will deliver advanced aerodynamic designs,
performance predictions, and engineering tool improvements for turboexpanders,
centrifugal compressors, and related turbomachinery systems. This position
follows a hybrid work arrangement with four days per week in the office and
requires minimal travel, typically less than 10%.
Rotoflow®, an Air Products business, combines deep turbomachinery expertise with
Air Products’ industrial gas capabilities. We develop new equipment, aftermarket
services, and engineered solutions for cryogenic and warm gas centrifugal
turbomachinery used in industrial gas, hydrocarbon, LNG, and petrochemical
applications. Our portfolio includes compressor-loaded turboexpanders,
generator-loaded power recovery expanders, and custom-engineered rotating
equipment designed for performance, efficiency, reliability, safety, and value.
You will work across the equipment lifecycle, from proposal development and
aerodynamic sizing through detailed design, testing, commissioning,
troubleshooting, and root cause analysis. This role offers the opportunity to
contribute to the development of aerodynamic analysis tools, collaborate with
experienced turbomachinery engineers, and apply advanced aerodynamic design
methods to challenging customer applications.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and
everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay
and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
* Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of
employment
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and
core contributions
* Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
* Paid parental leave
* Adoption assistance
* Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
* Health Savings Account
* Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Perform aerodynamic design activities for awarded customer projects,
including flowpath optimization of impellers, vanes, centrifugal compressors,
turboexpanders, and related rotating equipment to improve efficiency,
performance, and operating range.
* Perform preliminary aerodynamic sizing and performance calculations during
the proposal phase, then refine analyses through final equipment definition
and project execution.
* Apply the appropriate level of analytical fidelity, including computational
fluid dynamics (CFD), 2D and quasi-3D methods, 1D performance calculations,
and aerodynamic performance mapping techniques.
* Participate in the development and improvement of aerodynamic engineering
tools, sizing methods, performance prediction models, and workflows to
increase calculation accuracy, consistency, and productivity.
* Collaborate with aerodynamic, simulation, product, proposals, process, and
manufacturing engineers, as well as external software providers when
appropriate.
* Share best practices and technical expertise with other engineers to support
consistency in high-efficiency designs and analysis methods.
* Support new product development and continuously improve the efficiency,
performance, cost, and competitiveness of existing products and project
solutions.
* Contribute throughout the equipment lifecycle, including equipment testing,
data analysis, field commissioning, startup support, aftermarket activities,
troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
* Apply fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, compressible flow, and turbomachinery
engineering fundamentals to develop practical solutions for complex
aerodynamic challenges.
* Advocate for aerodynamic considerations while collaborating across
disciplines to optimize the overall system solution.
* Promote safety, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning
consistent with the values of Air Products and Rotoflow.
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:
* Strong knowledge of turbomachinery aerodynamics, compressible flow, flowpath
optimization, aerodynamic performance, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and
turbomachinery performance prediction.
* Experience applying CFD and 1D, 2D, and 3D aerodynamic analysis methods in a
turbomachinery or rotating equipment environment.
* Ability to select and apply the appropriate modeling fidelity for design,
analysis, and performance prediction needs.
* Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, critical-thinking,
decision-making, and root cause analysis skills.
* Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, collaborative, results-oriented,
and customer-focused.
* Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication
skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
and balance multiple project priorities.
* Demonstrated commitment to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement,
innovation, and engineering excellence.
* Ability to learn quickly, build trust, and maintain a positive, team-oriented
approach.
MINIMUM HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
* BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
* 5+ years of turbomachinery or rotating machinery aerodynamic design
experience required.
* Experience with aerodynamic design of turbomachinery flowpath components,
impellers, vanes, compressors, turboexpanders, or related rotating equipment
required.
* Experience using CFD-based aerodynamic analysis tools and applying 1D, 2D, or
3D aerodynamic methods required.
* Experience with turbomachinery testing, data acquisition, performance
evaluation, or matching test results to improve analytical models required.
* Advanced degree focused on Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Aerodynamics,
Turbomachinery, or a related discipline preferred but not required.
* Experience with performance prediction methodologies, aerodynamic performance
mapping, equipment selection, and flowpath optimization preferred but not
required.
* Experience with aerodynamic design and CFD platforms such as ANSYS, Concepts
NREC AxCent, or similar turbomachinery analysis tools preferred but not
required.
* Programming experience using Python, MATLAB, C++, C#, VB, Fortran, or a
similar technical programming language preferred but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
* Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
* Hybrid work schedule with four days per week in the office.
* Travel requirements: Minimal, typically less than 10% to support business
needs, including trade shows and conferences.
* Work environment includes office-based engineering activities with periodic
support of testing, commissioning, and operational activities.
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bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage
and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize
the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a
workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional
growth.
Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and
has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering
commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are
taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible
and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
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