Mechanical Design Engineer, PRESSURE VESSEL

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Title: Mechanical Design Engineer, PRESSURE VESSEL
Location: Delaware-WILMINGTON
DuPont is a global Fortune 100 company, operating in 70 countries today. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life.

DuPont offers an exciting place to work where thousands of innovations are introduced every year. You will have opportunities for growth through involvement in various dynamic industries from high-tech to high-performance; including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel.

At DuPont, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join DuPont and discover The miracles of science™.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Equipment - Pressure Vessel & Heat Exchanger Design Engineer to work within DuET-DuPont Engineering Technologies. DuET provides company wide technical expertise to support operating plants. The position will be based inWilmington,DE.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provide analysis, solution recommendations and support implementation of pressure vessel, heat exchanger and tank Mechanical Integrity / Quality Assurance (MIQA) operating issues;
  • Develop conceptual and mechanical designs for high pressure, high temperature and high alloy construction complex pressure vessels and heat exchangers;
  • Identify and promote best practices (inclusive of global standards) for design, operation, and maintenance of pressure vessels, tanks and heat exchangers;
  • Partner with DuPont Sourcing to develop, maintain, and promote company-wide purchasing strategies for pressure vessels, heat exchangers and tanks;
  • Direct Pressure Vessel Design team;
  • Supply qualification and specification guidelines for vendor inclusion as needed;
  • Support site MIQA and maintenance personnel during equipment overhauls and unscheduled outages- i.e., emergency repair;
  • Represent client interests and monitor progress in Original Equipment Manufacturer's or 3rd party repair shops;
  • Support development and update of DuPont Corporate Engineering Standards.

    • Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field coupled with 5 years experience primarily in engineering, application, plant technical or maintenance involving pressure vessels, heat exchangers and other static chemical process equipment and systems.
  • Ability to travel to DuPont facilities, equipment manufacturers, and repair shops.
  • General knowledge of static process equipment typically used in chemical, polymer, food and biological processes.
  • Working knowledge of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) vessel design and construction standards.
  • Proficiency in using computer aided design software such as Compress or PV Elite.
  • Experience with vessel manufacturing methods and quality control.
  • Understanding of maintenance and repair methods and techniques of vessels, tanks and heat exchangers.
  • Ability to apply theory and experience to the application, inspection, start-up, troubleshooting of pressure vessels, tanks and heat exchangers.
  • Familiarity with ASME, API, NBIC Standards for vessel repair, alteration and re-rating. (ASME Section 8)
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for developing a client base and working in a multi-function team environment.
  • Networking capability to effectively leverage other corporate and external resources to provide timely cost effective solutions.
  • Working knowledge of E-mail, Internet, and Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Good oral and written communication skills necessary to sell integrated engineering solutions.
  • Professional Engineering License highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills through involvement in technical societies.

    Occasional travel (up to 25%): usually 2 to 3 days at a time - sometimes on short notice – which may require night or weekend effort to resolve critical problems.

    Some travel outside theUSis possible - multi-lingual capability is a definite plus.

    This position is a full time assignment. Flexible work schedules, adjustable work hours, and other accepted work practices could be utilized to accommodate special needs or circumstances.

    DuPont is an e-verify employer.

    DuPont is an equal opportunity employer.


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