Design Engineer - Data Centers

Hirebridge; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in the heat transfer industry, contributing to impactful projects that span various sectors. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in SolidWorks to create and manage designs, ensuring manufacturability and efficiency. With opportunities for professional growth, travel, and collaboration with a global engineering team, this position is perfect for those eager to make a difference in a transforming company culture.

Benefits

Full health & welfare benefits

401(k)

PTO

Developmental opportunities

Travel opportunities to clients and trade shows

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of SolidWorks and design for manufacturability.
• Experience in new product development processes and Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage designs for new product development projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define project scope and feasibility.

Skills

SolidWorks

Time Management

Communication Skills

Design for Manufacturability

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP System

3D Modeling Software

2D Print Generation Tools

Job description

API Heat Transfer is looking for individuals who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. If you like to fix things, improve processes, and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our remote Design Engineer opportunity!

At API, we take our culture transformation seriously! To help us find the best fit for our positions and organization, please complete our 10-minute Culture Index Survey. Follow the link after submitting your application to help us use our interview time to dive deeper into your job behaviors and work history:

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What We Offer You:

• Opportunity to learn from and contribute to a premier, global engineering team!
• Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry.
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries.
• Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities!
• Opportunity to travel 15% to API locations, clients, and trade shows.

What You Will Do:

The Design Engineer will support our growing sales and design efforts by creating and managing designs for new product development projects, functioning as the dedicated CAD operator of the data center team. This position requires an individual with expert knowledge of SolidWorks, high creativity, design for manufacturability knowledge, and excellent time management and communication skills.

• Create new parts in the ERP system, manufacturing Bill Of Materials (BOM), and 3D modeling / 2D prints for production and customer approval.
• Develop and execute application engineering technology simulation into heat exchanger design.
• Develop and manage product assemblies with integration of heat exchanger designs as required.
• Assist the Project Engineer and Applications Engineer in detailing standard costs of product designs.
• Support manufacturing by fixing, updating, and maintaining BOMs, fixing part info & drawings, providing drawings, and answering questions as needed.
• Author and distribute technical documents as required.
• Support the team in validating output, analyzing results, and producing world-class products.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define project scope, costs, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Contribute to special projects with the project team.
• Help set project priorities and provide technical leadership.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in heat exchanger technology.
• Gather and share technology, application, market, and competitor information.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or proven industry experience, with heat transfer specialization preferred.
• Expert knowledge and operation of SolidWorks CAD software.
• Ability to develop automated 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Experience with automated features for 2D print generation.
• Product knowledge or design experience with aluminum bar & plate, shell & tube, or plate heat exchangers.
• Experience with new product development processes.
• Knowledge of AI trends in 3D modeling and ability to implement AI into modeling and assemblies (preferred).
• Knowledge of the data center industry (preferred).
• Collaborative, analytical, and solution-focused mindset.
• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment (desired).