Systems Engineer ME
Andritz Inc

Job Info

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Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

ANDRITZ HYDRO USA operates in a niche market that provides overhaul and rehabilitation to hydro power plants. The work encompasses a wide range of repair, replacement, and improvement services to restore dependability and sustainability to hydro power facilities, or to increase capacity and/or efficiency. Projects range in size and scope, but routinely span from component assessment, design, and procurement to site installation and commissioning. Hydro power is recognized as the most economic form of renewable energy, and the company is committed to environmentally friendly concepts.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The System Engineer bridges the boundaries between engineering and project management, leading the technical activities as a whole with the Engineering, Procurement and Installation teams. This position is the primary technical point of contact for the project team and reports to the Project Manager in the team context.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Primary responsibilities are listed but not limited to the following: Responsible for the related costs, delivery schedule, quality and targets of the System ("System" means generator and auxiliaries, turbine and auxiliaries, penstock, gates, electrical power systems or any other assigned systems);

• Participation in the creation of the overall time schedule and work breakdown structure.
• Creation of the Purchase Order Requisition and participation in negotiations with suppliers.
• Responsible for the general scope determination and for managing and following up the supply of the process from conceptualizing the design to delivery of the components to site
• Responsible for validating and approving the supplier production schedules;
• Responsible for the technical clarifications with customer and supplier;
• Responsible for organizing design review meetings and the manufacturing kick-off;
• Elaborate, collect and assess the documentation required and veto technical dispositions in case of deviations (cost, schedule, quality);
• Assemble and submittal of technical deliverables;
• Organizes and facilitates meetings regarding technical activities;
• Ensures stakeholders interpret the technical specification and expectations correctly, contract based concept;
• Consolidates the opinions of others to define the technical strategy and the supply plan in collaboration with the Project Manager and the Procurement Department;
• Participates in the selection, negotiations and technical discussions of the main suppliers and sub-contractors;
• Responsible for making sure engineering deliverables and supply deliveries are made on-time and according to established quality criteria for the related System;
• Follows-up on Non-Conformances and Change Management with the customer, vendors and engineering;
• In collaboration with the Project Manager, analyzes, defines and implements a contingency plan to correct any issues or deviations that can have an impact on their projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the fields of hydroelectricity and related design and manufacturing activities;
• Experience in technical coordination of engineering activities and subcontracting;
• Good verbal and written communication.

Competencies:

• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial design.
• 3D / 2D CAD proficiency designed

What do we offer?

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• 401k matching;
• Hybrid work model
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?
ANDRITZ Hydro US is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ Hydro has:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33 200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID: 13816

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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