Machine Engineer
Location:
Santa Ana, CA - Carnegie Av - Manufacturing - AL Turbo

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace.
Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.
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Air Liquide is hiring for a Machine Engineer in Santa Ana, CA.
We are looking for you!
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.
Job Responsibilities:
The design, development, and optimization of critical rotating equipment. The successful candidate ensures all technical deliverables meet or exceed global, local, and strict industry safety and engineering standards. This position demands a strong ability to translate complex customer specifications into highly efficient aerodynamic and mechanical realities while actively participating in global and local product development efforts. As a continuous improvement advocate, the engineer captures and implements design lessons learned from field commissioning data, design reviews, and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to push the boundaries of turboexpander performance.
Conducting and refining detailed turbo-expander machine and component designs.
Creating turbomachine layouts with 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials in a timely manner to support production schedules
Developing new turbomachinery products.
Supporting manufacturing/production/quality and procurement departments on nonconforming issues of parts and machine components.
Analyzing field issues/problems and troubleshooting and providing recommendations/solutions.
Perform any other duties/tasks/projects as assigned by the manager.
Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for field and manufacturing non-conformances.
Act as the technical liaison for the Procurement team to identify, develop, and technical-audit casting, forging and machining suppliers, ensuring vendor capabilities meet demanding design, quality, and production schedules.
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Are you a MATCH?
Required Qualifications:
BS in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering required.
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
3–5+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery design, rotating equipment, or precision manufacturing environment
Proficient in 3D CAD modeling's in Solid works.
Familiar with GD&;T standard and stack-ups
Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
Must be a self-starting and motivating individualProficient in Finite Element Analysis, prefer Ansys
Knowledge of current ASME standards and codes
Knowledge of machining practices, mills, lathes and drilling.
Knowledge of turbomachinery and rotating element design
Knowledge of Aerodynamics pertaining to radial turbines.
Knowledge of Rotor dynamics and Modal Analysis
Knowledge of cryogenic and advanced materials
The annual base salary range for this position in California is $95,000 - $105,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Air Liquide considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.


Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.