Mechanical Design Engineer – Turboexpander

About the role

Air Liquide is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer specialized in turboexpanders to join its Engineering & Construction Turbo division in Santa Ana, CA. The role focuses on designing, developing and optimizing critical rotating equipment while ensuring compliance with global safety and engineering standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize turboexpander rotating equipment.
• Translate complex customer specifications into efficient aerodynamic and mechanical solutions.
• Ensure all deliverables meet or exceed global, local and industry safety standards.
• Participate in global and local product development initiatives.
• Capture and implement lessons learned from field commissioning data, design reviews and root‑cause analyses.

Required profile

• Mechanical engineering background with experience on rotating equipment.
• Strong understanding of industry safety and engineering standards.
• Ability to work on global product development teams.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset with experience in root‑cause analysis.

Required skills

• Mechanical design
• Turboexpander technology
• Rotating equipment expertise
• Aerodynamic design
• Root cause analysis
• Design reviews
• Field commissioning data analysis

What we offer

• Comprehensive family benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Benefits start on the first day of employment.