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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Rotor-dynamic and Seal Design Engineer - **Company:** Copeland LP - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, MATLAB, Test Data, Model Validation, Ansys - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2b4a07d5-cd12-4d8b-a8cb-4e08455f2e36 ## About the Role Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!, * Software: Proficiency in simulation tools like AxSTREAM, XLROTOR, Matlab, ANSYS, or specialized seal analysis software. * Engineering Principles: Strong understanding of rotordynamics, tribology, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). * Design Standards: Experience with industry standards, such as API 617, API 684, and API 610. * System Knowledge: Deep understanding of bearing technologies and rotor-bearing-seal interactions. Qualifications * Education: Master's degree or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. * Experience: Generally requires 4+ years of experience in rotor-dynamics, bearing design, or high-performance turbomachinery, Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. ## Description A Rotor-dynamic and Seal Design Engineer is a specialized mechanical engineering role focused on the analysis, design, and optimization of high-speed rotating machinery (turbomachinery) to ensure stability, reliability, and efficiency. They are responsible for modeling how rotors, bearings, and seals behave under operating conditions to prevent mechanical failure, such as vibration, imbalance, and resonance. Core Responsibilities * Rotordynamic Modeling & Analysis: Conduct lateral, torsional, and axial vibration studies, including critical speed maps and Campbell diagrams. * Seal Design & Performance: Design and validate dynamic seal concepts (e.g., labyrinth seals, brush seals, face contact seals) based on performance, wear, and leakage criteria. * Bearing Selection & Analysis: Evaluate and optimize bearing performance (fluid film, rolling element, or magnetic) to manage stiffness, damping, and power loss. * Design Validation & Testing: Correlate analytical predictions with test data and support testing (flight, ground, or lab) for model validation. * Root Cause Analysis: Investigate machinery failures and propose corrective actions. * Technical Documentation: Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and API-compliant technical specifications. ## Related Videos - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)