Development Engineer Mechanics

Belimo; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance bonus up to 15%

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Belimo in Danbury, CT is seeking a Development Engineer, Mechanics to design and develop plastic housings and components for HVAC devices. This role involves owning mechanical design for critical subsystems and leading development projects from concept through to production.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in mechanical development with a strong background in injection molded components. A collaborative attitude and good communication skills in English are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical product development experience.
• Advanced mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop injection‑molded plastic housings and components.
• Lead mechanical workstreams within projects.
• Analyze test data and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Injection molded components

Gear transmission

HVAC applications

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Summary

The Development Engineer, Mechanics designs and develops plastic housings, covers, electronic connectors, gear transmission components and systems for commercial HVAC field devices using injection molded technologies. The role ensures product performance, quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability across the entire product lifecycle – from concept and feasibility through development, industrialization, series support, design changes, and end of life. The Development Engineer acts as a technical expert, assuming ownership of complex mechanical subsystems (e.g., critical housings or gear trains) and leading technical execution within development projects.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop injection‑molded plastic housings, covers, electronic connectors, and gear transmission components.
• Independently design mechanical components and assemblies (e.g., housings, covers, connectors, gears) and create production ready CAD and drawings using GD&T.
• Define materials, surface finishes, and manufacturing processes supporting functional, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Own mechanical design responsibility for key product components or subsystems (e.g., housing platform or gearbox family).
• Drive design quality, robustness, and manufacturability; define verification plans and signoff on release packages.
• Lead mechanical workstreams within projects, planning deliverables, and aligning with project milestones.
• Coach junior engineers, support technical decision‑making and review their work products (CAD, drawings, analyses).
• Coordinate testing, validation, and release activities for owned subsystems.
• Analyze test data, propose corrective actions, and contribute to risk mitigation.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, procurement, and quality teams.
• Improve development methods, tools, and workflows (e.g., standardization of design features, templates, and checklists).
• Support standardization initiatives for plastics, gear elements, and design guidelines.

Who You Are

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of mechanical product development, including significant exposure to injection molded components and gear transmissions.
• Advanced mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge; strong understanding of HVAC applications.
• Technical leadership skills without formal line authority; ability to drive projects with clearly defined technical guidelines.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Structured and detail‑oriented working style.
• Team‑oriented, proactive attitude with good communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills; structured, proactive and results‑oriented; effective at coaching less‑experienced engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• German language skills are a plus.

Who We Are

At Belimo, we take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are value‑driven and encourage new ideas in their teams around the world. Through our passion, our employees are not only creating amazing products, they are revolutionizing the HVAC industry. Investing in our people is at the heart of Belimo's approach to engaging diverse creative talent to grow an industry‑leading company. The success of our corporate brand is based on the expertise and commitment of each individual.

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $95,000-$115,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 15% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.

Recruiter Morgan Prestamo