Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: OPW
Location: Allentown
Posted on: March 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV). Summary: Responsible for the specification, design and development of cryogenic liquid & process gas transfer systems. Provide welding, brazing, and fabricating process expertise for continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: - Reinforce corporate commitment to safety and environmental awareness; - Interpret customer requirements into detailed specifications sufficient to develop products including cryogenic liquid transfer systems; - Produce detailed design of systems and/or components, including design for manufacturability; - Develop analytical models of system design and produce testing protocols sufficient to validate model; - Identify problem root causes, develop & implement solutions related to products and processes; - Evaluate and recommend components for conformance to design specifications; - Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, product changes, manufacturing capabilities and project status. Required Qualifications and Skills: - 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering - At least 5 years relevant experience in the design of piping systems - Experience with system designs in compliance with ASME B31.3 & B31.12 - Familiarity with process & instrumentation diagrams, process flow diagrams - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Experience with heat transfer and heat management - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines - Experience with direct customer interface Desired Qualifications and Skills: - Cryogenics systems design - 4 years of experience in the design of pressure vessels - Thermodynamics and heat transfer - Structural design and stress analysis - Industrial control systems design including PLC's - CAD, including SolidWorks - Familiarity with ASME, CGA, NFPA, FAR, IMDG, ISO, and PED requirements - IP protection and patents - FMEA, HAZOP and general risk analysis - Fluid Dynamics – including 2-phase flow Travel: - Occasional Work Arrangement : Onsite We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact opwaccommodations@acmecryo.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Job Function : Engineering LI-LW1

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