Design Engineer

Spheros North America, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working models

Flat hierarchies

Supportive culture

Job summary

Spheros North America, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to oversee the functional design and modeling of HVAC system components. Responsibilities include managing engineering changes, creating mechanical drawings, and collaborating with the applications team on design updates.

Qualifications include a technical degree, experience in CAD modeling, and proficiency in SolidWorks. The role offers a competitive salary package and career development opportunities in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in CAD modelling and engineering drawing development.
• Experience in bus, automotive, or HVAC systems preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Functionally oversee design work and handle Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Collaborate with applications engineering team and product development on projects.
• Create and modify mechanical drawings and 3D models for specific product applications.

Skills

CAD modelling

SolidWorks

SAP ERP systems

Strong documentation skills

Problem-solving tools

Education

Technical degree (Associate's degree or higher)

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Position Summary

The Design Engineer at Spheros is responsible for the functional design and modeling of HVAC system components, supporting the development of HVAC systems that meet all technical, functional, reliability, durability, and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Functionally oversee design work and handle Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for product and application-related changes.
• Assist the applications team with design updates, providing drawing and 3D model support.
• Collaborate with the applications engineering team and product development on projects, including managing small projects.
• Serve as the engineering department's SAP resource and primary point person.
• Create and modify mechanical drawings and 3D models for specific product applications.
• Build tolerance stack‑ups and optimize dimensioning.
• Integrate system components through hands‑on interaction with the product.
• Develop mechatronic components to achieve performance, durability, and reliability targets.
• Originate and develop test plans to demonstrate reliability/performance of components and HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Contribute to project documentation such as BOM, DFMA, build concerns, and validation test reports.
• Work with purchasing and suppliers to release designs for manufacturing.
• Provide mechanical/electrical technical support to Manufacturing, SQA, and Quality teams by implementing changes to equipment, tooling, or processes.

Qualifications

• Technical degree (Associate's degree or higher) required.
• 2–3 years of experience in CAD modelling and engineering drawing development.
• Experience in bus, automotive, or HVAC systems preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks required; CATIA preferred.
• Experience in sheet metal design preferred.
• Strong experience with business ERP systems (SAP) to act as the department's SAP point person.
• Excellent organizational skills, self‑motivated, and results‑oriented.
• International communication experience with global suppliers is beneficial.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for presentations, reports, and interfacing internally and with customers.
• Experience with problem‑solving tools and methodologies.

Benefits & Working Environment

• Competitive and performance‑related salary package.
• Career development opportunities worldwide and scope to develop your own ideas.
• Flexible working models that harmonize professional and private life.
• Flat hierarchies and modern working methods that foster an innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on future mobility trend topics and be part of cutting‑edge technologies.
• Supportive culture that values passion and collaboration.