Design Engineer- Condensers (Entry Level)

Thermal Engineering International; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermal Engineering International in California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support heat exchanger and pressure equipment design initiatives. You will review requirements, perform calculations, and develop drawings and BOMs to meet applicable codes and standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, documentation accuracy, and ongoing design improvements to boost performance and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 0-2+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical design, pressure equipment, or related function.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or related pressure equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of condensers, HEI, ASME, PED, and related standards is preferred.
• Experience with FEA and engineering design software such as SolidWorks, CADWorx, PV Elite, or Codeware/Compress is preferred.
• EIT/PE certification or relevant internship/co-op experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements, technical specifications, sales documentation, and design data to develop heat exchanger and pressure equipment designs.
• Perform mechanical and structural calculations and prepare engineering drawings, bills of materials, and supporting documentation per codes and standards.
• Develop general arrangement, fabrication, assembly, and drawings.
• Review fabrication drawings and final document packages for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and issue material and fabrication subcontract packages, engineering coordination.
• Review engineering and fabrication documents for compliance with customer requirements and standards.
• Support project execution through technical coordination, material and subcontract packages, documentation, and customer follow-up.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and project teams.
• Identify design improvements that enhance performance, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Communicate scope or design changes that may impact cost, quality, or schedule.
• Perform other related engineering duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Communication

Prioritization

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

CADWorx

PV Elite

Codeware/Compress

Job description

• Review customer requirements, technical specifications, sales documentation, and design data to develop heat exchanger and pressure equipment designs.
• Perform mechanical and structural calculations and prepare engineering drawings, bills of materials, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Develop general arrangement, fabrication, assembly, and drawings.
• Review fabrication drawings and final document packages for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and issue material and fabrication subcontract packages, engineering
• Review engineering and fabrication documents for compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.
• Support project execution through technical coordination, material and fabrication subcontract packages, documentation, and customer follow-up.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with cross functional engineering and project teams.
• Identify design improvements that enhance performance, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Communicate scope or design changes that may impact cost, quality, or schedule.
• Perform other related engineering duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• 0-2+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical design, pressure equipment, or a related engineering function
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or related pressure equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable Condensers, HEI, ASME, PED, and standards is preferred.
• Experience with FEA and engineering design software such as SolidWorks, CADWorx, PV Elite, or Codeware/Compress is preferred.
• EIT/PE certification or relevant engineering internship/co-op experience is preferred.