Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer researches, develops, designs, sustains, and tests mechanical and electromechanical products and systems related to commercial HVAC equipment. This role combines hands-on product development with product support, ensuring that systems meet engineering standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements, while supporting a growing manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

* Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of designs and applications.

* Design mechanical heat transfer systems, including chilled water systems, air- and water-cooled refrigerant systems, and fluid pumping systems, in accordance with engineering design standards and customer specifications.

* Develop complete engineering documentation such as bills of materials, piping drawings, sheet metal drawings, assembly drawings, installation drawings, and refrigeration drawings.

* Perform basic structural, load, and heat transfer analyses and calculations to support design decisions.

* Review products to confirm they are manufactured in accordance with NEC, internal listing reports, and other applicable industry standards.

* Support the development of marketing materials for sales literature and custom applications by providing technical input and product information.

* Evaluate field installations, diagnose system issues, and recommend design modifications to mitigate malfunctions and improve performance.

* Prepare and provide operation, maintenance, and repair documentation to support products in the field.

* Create and maintain documentation and technical support materials to ensure operational testing conforms to functional specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.

* Assist test facilities with the design of control apparatus, test equipment, and test methods to validate product performance.

* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and operations to ensure designs are suitable for fabrication and assembly.

* Perform other related engineering duties as assigned to support product development and manufacturing activities.

Essential Skills

* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

* Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex technical information and make sound engineering decisions.

* Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and electronic, for documentation and cross-team coordination.

* Demonstrated experience in design for manufacturing, including understanding of common materials and manufacturing methods.

* Knowledge of psychrometrics as it pertains to HVAC systems.

* Experience with component selection, including valves, fans, pumps, motors, and related mechanical components.

* Strong understanding of thermodynamics within HVAC systems and heat transfer principles.

* Proficiency with 3D design tools, with Solid Works strongly preferred.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

* 3-5 years of experience performing mechanical engineering support on-site within a component or product manufacturing environment.

* Experience working with electromechanical products and components.

* Experience in sheet metal design and fabrication-oriented mechanical design.

* Experience applying design for manufacturability principles in a production environment, typically 3-5+ years.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* HVAC, liquid cooling, or refrigeration/heating equipment is preferred.

* Experience with development and design of electromechanical components and systems.

* Familiarity with P& (piping and instrumentation diagram) concepts and documentation.

* Experience in a fabrication or assembly-based manufacturing environment.

* Ability to contribute to marketing and sales support through technical input and product knowledge.

* Comfort working in a growing organization with expanding production lines and facilities, and an interest in internal growth opportunities.

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