Pressure Testing & Validation Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Pressure Testing & Validation Engineer for a client located in Memphis, TN. This is a 6+ month contract Position. Ideally looking for a candidate with experience in the electrical equipment manufacturing industry

Pay Range: $50 - $70/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Provide engineering support for piping systems, pressure vessels, manifolds, pumps, valves, fittings, and pressurized assemblies.
• Review engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical layouts, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate piping configurations, material selection, pressure ratings, wall thickness, and mechanical connections.
• Support pressure vessel and piping design reviews to ensure compliance with applicable ASME, API, and industry standards.
• Review welding requirements, joint configurations, flange connections, gaskets, and sealing methods.
• Identify potential mechanical failures associated with pressure, vibration, thermal expansion, fatigue, and material compatibility.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs) involving mechanical and piping systems.

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Improvement

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for piping assemblies, pressure vessels, and mechanical systems.
• Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing defects, assembly time, material waste, and production costs.
• Provide technical support for pipe fabrication, welding, brazing, mechanical connections, and assembly operations.
• Work with suppliers to resolve material, fabrication, and component quality issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 5–8 years of engineering experience involving piping systems, pressure vessels, mechanical equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience supporting the manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or testing of pressurized mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable ASME piping and pressure vessel codes.
• Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs, mechanical drawings, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical failures, leaks, pressure-related issues, and manufacturing defects.
• Familiarity with engineering change management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of ASME BPVC Section VIII and applicable ASME B31 piping standards.
• Understanding of pressure vessel and piping design fundamentals, including stress, pressure ratings, and material selection.
• Familiarity with hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing.
• Knowledge of welding, brazing, piping fabrication, and mechanical joining processes.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping isometric drawings, and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Proficiency with engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software.
• Understanding of GD&T, dimensional inspection, and mechanical tolerances.
• Experience with PFMEA, 8D, 5-Why, and root cause analysis.
• Strong technical documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale industrial equipment, cooling systems, heat exchangers, or liquid distribution systems.
• Experience with pump systems, fluid distribution networks, and industrial piping assemblies.
• Familiarity with pressure drop calculations, fluid flow analysis, and pump performance curves.
• Experience with nitrogen leak testing, helium leak detection, and pressure decay testing.
• Knowledge of nondestructive examination methods and welding quality requirements.
• Experience with ASME code compliance, fabrication inspections, and pressure equipment certification processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Punit Pathak at 610 445 8219 or [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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