Development Engineer

Bloom Engineering improves the environmental sustainability of industrial heating applications, particularly focused on the aluminum and steel industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA since 1934, Bloom serves its global customers from subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, India, and China.

Bloom’s knowledge and experience in furnace and heating applications provides meaningful competitive advantage to our customers by reducing CO2 and NOx, conversion to sustainable fuel sources, increasing production capacity, improving temperature uniformity, reducing fuel consumption, and enhancing operating flexibility. 

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and join our diverse team. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@bloomeng.com.

Position Summary:

A developmental, hands-on position in the field of Industrial Combustion R&D. Bloom Engineering Company operates an extensive Product Development Facility at Pittsburgh location, serving our worldwide markets. The Development Engineer tests combustion components and related equipment for process furnace applications. Current development emphasis is on ultra-low emissions and thermal efficiency improvements, as well as development of products for new market areas. Typical duties include design of testing apparatus and procedures, prototype design, operational testing/data analysis and reporting. Project assignments are made with the intention of exposing each engineer to a wide range of products and applications. Moderate travel (including international) is required for field commissioning services and liaison with Bloom offices worldwide. Career paths lead to the Applications Dept., Engineering Dept., Project Management, Production, or Sales Engineer positions. 

This is a full-time, in-person position. Candidates must reside in the area or be willing to relocate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Testing of industrial combustion burners
• Coordinating with technicians and other engineers to setup tests
• Recommend design modifications for existing products
• Meet project target dates and provide reports to engineering as needed
• Troubleshoot problems in manufacturing, assembly, and field use of components
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications
• Performs initial drawings and drafting of mechanical parts and assemblies, and other components
• Part and assembly design, from concept to detail design to manufacturing introduction
• Assist the service department with furnace startups and field troubleshooting
• Give customer demonstrations of test setups

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• GPA of 3.0 or higher

Desired Characteristics:

• Analytical Thinking and Creativity
• Experience in Fluid Dynamics, Thermography
• Data Acquisition
• Research and Testing Experience
• Report Writing
• Coding in C++, Visual Basic, or another computer language
• Have an interest and aptitude for hands on work
• Self-motivated
• Detail oriented with the ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously
• Customer/Client Focused
• Possess solid communication skills