Designer Senior

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants.

Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit

The Senior Designer is responsible for the development of specific designs using current CAD technology to meet customer requirements in the most economical manner. This position reports to the data center colocation Engineering Supervisor and is located in our Rockbridge, VA facility.

The Designer will provide 2D and 3D CAD modeling, detailed drawing documentation and advance level design support for the creation of chiller and their sub components for multiple projects at the same time. The candidate may communicate directly with the customer’s engineering and/or design team, Modine suppliers or Modine facilities.

This position is based at our facility in Rockbridge, Virginia and is primarily onsite, with some flexibility for a hybrid work schedule. This position operates under normal business hours.

• Create and manage a wide range of large complex 3D modeling using Solid Edge CAD software.
• Spearheads design projects with minimal input and direction.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to less experienced CAD designers.
• Effectively coordinates multiple projects simultaneously and recognized and resolves design issues independently before they become a problem.
• Provide support on both new and existing products.
• Communicates directly with the customer engineering and/or design team, Modine suppliers, and/or Modine facilities.
• Create approval drawings, shop floor detailed drawings, BOMS in excel, upload drawings to PDM system and support the routing process.
• Coordinate a team of designers and drafters.
• Write change notifications to facilitate SM drawing modifications as per product design needs.
• Familiarity with design requirements, tooling, manufacturing and assembly operations of a standard production line.
• Knowledge of Chiller Designs or Basic Refrigeration Systems and associated components is a plus
• Previous experience in SAP is a plus.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and concisely, including ingoing and outgoing data exchanges with internal and external customers.

• Associates or Bachelors degree in design preferred or related technical discipline with applicable experience.
• Associate degree in mechanical design or related technical discipline with 7-12 years design experience, or 10-15 years equivalent design experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with 5+ years design experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Solid Edge is a must have.

Why Choose Modine?

• Day One
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
    • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
  • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more.

Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.