Rotating Machinery Engineer

Actalent • Dayton, OH • 20h ago

Job Title: Rotating Machinery Engineer

Job Description

The Rotating Machinery Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and development of high-speed turbomachinery, focusing particularly on automotive style turbocharger architectures, which include radial inflow turbines and centrifugal compressors. This role entails owning the entire rotating assembly, from conceptual layout to detailed analysis, with operating speeds ranging from 60,000 to 120,000 RPM. It requires profound experience in high-speed rotating machinery design rather than traditional power turbines.

Responsibilities

Design high-speed radial turbomachinery with automotive turbo-style architectures.

Own the full rotating assembly design, from shaft to housing.

Perform rotor dynamics and stability analysis for ultra-high-speed operation.

Support bearing selection, cooling, and integration processes.

Evaluate mechanical integrity, containment, and safety under fault conditions.

Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and system integration.

Essential Skills

Proven experience designing high-speed turbomachinery.

Background in radial inflow turbines and/or centrifugal compressors.

Experience with rotational speeds in the 60,000-120,000 RPM range.

Strong mechanical design Background in rotating assemblies.

Experience with bearings, with a preference for foil bearings.

Proven rotor dynamics analysis experience.

Familiarity with containment and failure mode considerations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Experience in automotive turbochargers or similar high-speed compact turbomachinery.

Aerospace experience supporting high-speed rotating equipment is highly regarded.

Work Environment

The role offers flexibility in the work environment, allowing for either center-based work or remote opportunities, depending on team needs. The work can be conducted at the Actalent Fort Worth center or the GE Unison facility in Beavercreek, OH. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and manufacturability of designs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dayton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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