Acoustic Engineer

Acoustic Staff Engineer

Position Summary

The Acoustic Engineer specializes in the design of ducted systems, specifically gas turbine intake and exhaust silencing components. As a Subject Matter Expert in acoustics and aerodynamics, the Acoustic Engineer works closely with the Application Engineering teams to develop designs for client proposals. The position requires prior experience in designing solutions that meet sound and aerodynamic requirements for gas turbines and large stationary diesel gensets common to the power generation, oil and gas, and industrial process markets.

In addition to providing design proposals, the Engineer participates in field and laboratory testing for new product introductions, performance validation as well as supporting field failure root cause analyses.

The Acoustic Engineer collaborates with key technology partners to ensure the company remains at the forefront of industry regulations and advancements in technology.

Additionally, this position requires the development and advancement of in-house technical design tools, analytical capabilities, selection of materials, and improved designs for market leadership.

Overall, the Acoustic Engineer plays a crucial role in keeping the company informed about regulations and technological advancements and will be essential in driving innovation and growth within the organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ability to design inlet and exhaust systems having demanding acoustics and low aerodynamic losses.

• Support Application Engineering and Sales with proposals, customer and site visits as needed.

• Support Sales on customer and site visits as needed; effectively communicate issues with customers.

• Review, assess and evaluate customer requirements and specifications for product application; provide feedback about any issues that impact feasibility or design development.
• Assist in field failures to understand failure mechanism and root cause - perform measurements, investigations, analysis, and inspections including technical reports and rework solutions as needed.

• Provide technical leadership in supporting new product development initiatives.
• Research, track and report on regulations and technologies affecting business.
• Participate and conduct in-house technical seminars educating other engineers and staff in acoustic and aerodynamic designs.
• Maintain and advance predictive modeling tools and update as needed.
• Publish technical papers in journals and similar media, present at technical forums and conferences.
• Travel approximately 15%

Qualifications

• B. S. degree in Physics or Engineering with a focus in Industrial Acoustics or Noise Control.
• M.S. or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years Noise and Vibration Control Engineering, experience with HVAC acoustics and silencer design is preferred.
• Design of reactive and absorptive exhaust and ducting components to meet aero-acoustic requirements.
• Proficient use of MS Excel. Additional experience with 3D solid modeling is preferred.
• Signal processing, developing analytical program using engineering tools such as MATLAB is a plus.
• Use of acoustic measurement instruments in collecting sound data in the field, vibration instrumentation and experience with pressure transducers and accelerometers.
• Working experience in Finite Element Analysis.
• CFD and thermal analysis experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

• This position requires the ability to visit industrial sites, perform inspections, climb stair and ladders, carry instrumentation when necessary.
• Occasionally work from heights - aerial lifts, platforms, mezzanines, roofs - to perform measurements.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Durr Universal, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.