Custom Design Engineer

Who We Are

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. But what sets us apart? Our people. We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

• Develop products from conceptualization to launch
• Collaborates and consults with Test, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers in support of new product development
• Partner with Sales, Applications, and Marketing to create solutions for diverse OEM markets.
• Maintain a high level of interaction with customers, sales managers, and application engineers
• Leads or assists in efforts to resolve product performance issues
• Adheres to all safety regulations
• Demonstrates support of CPC core values
• Performs other job duties as required to meet business needs.
• Comply with all Quality policies while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the process of ISO, ASI, and other certifications deemed necessary by the business.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned to support business and department needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• 2+ year of design and product development experience.
• Curious, creative, and tenacious problem solver

• Drive – The unrelenting need for achievement and constant self-improvement
• Resiliency – the ability to persevere in the face of challenge and bounce back from setbacks
• Curiosity – a desire to explore the unknown and question the status quo in pursuit of better, more effective solutions
• Team-ability – the ability to function as part of a team, placing the success of the whole above the needs of the self

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to work independently, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge and grasp of rapid prototyping techniques and manufacturing methods.
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach toward the definition of new products, complimented by an educated and realistic business outlook.
• Competent in the design and development of plastic components.

• Demonstrated history of design innovation.
• Knowledge of designing plastic components for injection molding.
• Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis.
• Machining experience & understanding.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated history of translating customer needs into innovative new products.
• 2+ years’ experience in design of mass-produced plastic or machined products such as automotive, medical devices, toys, etc.
• Design experience with fluid handling components for industrial applications.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, 13485, medical device, or medical device components a plus.

Up to 5%, domestic and international.