Design Engineer-FWH (Entry Level)

Thermal Engineering International; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermal Engineering International in the United States seeks an entry‑level Mechanical Engineer to design heat exchangers and pressure equipment. You will develop drawings, perform calculations, and prepare BOMs under ASME/ PED guidelines.

Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential to meet requirements and schedules. The role favors candidates with 0–2 years of related experience, proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and familiarity with CADWorx/PV Elite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 0–2+ years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, writing, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with heat exchangers or pressure equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME/ PED/ HEI standards preferred.
• Experience with FEA and tools such as SolidWorks, CADWorx, PV Elite, or Codeware/Compress preferred.
• EIT/PE certification or internship/co-op experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements, specs, and design data to develop heat exchanger designs.
• Develop general arrangements, fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Perform mechanical/structural calculations and prepare BOMs and docs.
• Review fabrication drawings and final document packages for accuracy.
• Support project execution via technical coordination and documentation.
• Join project meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Identify design improvements to boost performance and cost efficiency.
• Communicate changes that affect cost, quality or schedule.

Skills

CAD/CAM proficiency

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CADWorx

PV Elite

Codeware/Compress

FEA software

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 Feedwater Heaters, 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.

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