Drive Innovation in World-Class Energy Technology

Onsite in Greenville, SC | 1st Shift | Pay rate: $57.61/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer III to join an elite engineering team supporting a global powerhouse in the energy technology sector. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of turbine design—where advanced analysis, innovation, and engineering excellence come together to fuel progress across the world.

If you're energized by complex technical challenges and motivated by meaningful impact, this role puts your expertise on center stage.

⭐ The Opportunity: Engineer Breakthroughs That Power the World

In this high-visibility role, you’ll drive sophisticated structural and mechanical analyses that directly influence the performance, safety, and reliability of cutting-edge turbine systems. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading engineers, contribute to strategic design decisions, and deliver insights that help shape next-generation energy solutions.

You won’t just do engineering—you’ll help define what’s possible.

️ What You’ll Be Working On

As a Mechanical Design Engineer III, you will:

• Deliver highly accurate 2D & 3D finite element analyses for gas turbine rotors using ANSYS

• Conduct advanced post-processing, including:

  • LCF crack initiation & propagation analysis

  • Fracture mechanics evaluations

  • Bolted joint behavior & rotor strength assessments

• Retrieve, interpret, and refine CAD models from PLM systems

• Develop and optimize models in Siemens NX

• Synthesize analytical findings into clear technical documentation

• Support process improvements and automation with Python

• Perform defect assessments backed by rigorous engineering analysis

• Present project progress confidently during routine status updates

• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

✅ Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• 6+ years of mechanical/structural engineering experience

• Deep technical proficiency in:

  • 3D CAD modeling

  • ANSYS FEA

  • Rotor design & structural analysis

  • Low cycle fatigue (LCF)

  • Fracture mechanics

  • Siemens NX

  • Microsoft Office

➕ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python automation to streamline engineering workflows

Why You’ll Want to Be Here

This isn’t just another engineering job—it's an opportunity to:

Make an Impact

Play a pivotal role in developing technologies used across the global energy landscape.

Work With the Best Tools

Leverage industry-leading simulation software, advanced CAD platforms, and evolving automation technologies.

Grow Professionally

Take on complex challenges that deepen your expertise and expand your engineering toolkit.

Join a Collaborative, High-Performance Team

Work alongside engineers who share your passion for precision, creativity, and problem-solving.

Competitive Compensation & Stable Schedule

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you’re a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on high-impact work and solving complex engineering challenges, we’d love to connect.

Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that’s shaping the future of global energy.

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