Design Engineer - Data Centers

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Design Engineer to join their transformative journey in the heat transfer industry. This remote position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to a global engineering team. As a Design Engineer, you will lead CAD efforts, manage product designs, and collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality products. With a focus on cultural transformation, this role encourages creativity and offers comprehensive benefits including health & welfare, 401(k), and travel opportunities. If you have a collaborative mindset and a background in mechanical engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & welfare benefits

401(k)

PTO

Development opportunities

Travel opportunities up to 15%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• Expertise in SolidWorks CAD software and design processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage designs for new product development.
• Collaborate with teams to validate outputs and analyze results.

Skills

SolidWorks

Design for Manufacturability

Time Management

Communication Skills

Engineering Simulations

Collaborative Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP System

Job description

API Heat Transfer is seeking passionate individuals to join our transformative journey. We have a new mission, new leadership, and are accelerating our Lean Cultural Change. If you enjoy fixing things, improving processes, and being part of a new API, we invite you to explore our remote Design Engineer opportunity!

At API, we prioritize our cultural transformation. We ask candidates to complete a 10-minute Culture Index Survey after applying, which helps us tailor our interview process to better understand your work behaviors and history. https://go.cultureindex.com/s/7Y0awCvsZZ

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to learn from and contribute to a leading global engineering team.
• Work on cutting-edge technology in the heat transfer industry.
• Impact a diverse range of customers across multiple sectors.
• Comprehensive health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and development opportunities.
• Travel opportunities of up to 15% to API locations, clients, and trade shows.

What You Will Do:

The Design Engineer will support sales and design efforts by creating and managing designs for new product development. This includes acting as the CAD lead for the data center team, requiring expertise in SolidWorks, creativity, design for manufacturability, and excellent time management and communication skills.

• Design new parts in the ERP system, develop BOMs, and create 3D models/2D prints for production and customer approval.
• Apply engineering simulations to heat exchanger designs.
• Manage product assemblies, integrating heat exchanger designs as needed.
• Assist in detailing standard costs of product designs with Project and Applications Engineers.
• Support manufacturing by updating BOMs, maintaining part information and drawings, and providing technical support.
• Author and distribute technical documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to validate outputs and analyze results to produce high-quality products.
• Work with internal teams to define project scope, costs, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Participate in special projects and contribute to setting team priorities, providing technical leadership.
• Stay informed on industry trends and advancements in heat exchanger technology.
• Share insights on technology, applications, markets, and competitors.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant industry experience, preferably with heat transfer specialization.
• Expertise in SolidWorks CAD software, including automated modeling features.
• Experience with designing aluminum, shell & tube, and plate heat exchangers.
• Knowledge of product development processes and procedures.
• Awareness of AI trends in 3D modeling and ability to incorporate AI into design processes.
• Understanding of the data center industry is a plus.
• Collaborative, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is desirable.