Development Engineer, Mechanics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Belimo, a global leader in energy-efficient HVAC control devices, seeks a Development Engineer, Mechanics in Danbury, CT. The role leads mechanical design of control valves, providing technical leadership across development from concept to qualification and sustainment.

You will work with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to drive quality and efficiency, using 3D CAD, GD&T, and rapid prototyping while coordinating cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of mechanical design or product development experience required.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, drafting, and GD&T required.
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing technologies and rapid prototyping required.
• Hands-on experience with experimental testing, analysis, and product qualification required.
• Technical project management and technical leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and qualification of new and existing control valve products.
• Create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings, select materials, apply GD&T, and analyze relationships.
• Provide technical leadership and project management for Mechanical Development projects.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and testing capabilities.
• Organize and report qualification testing; identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure documentation accuracy before release.
• Identify growth opportunities and optimize processes and equipment for quality and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Prioritize tasks and support multiple projects; travel as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Hands-on testing

Structured team experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Introduction

The Development Engineer, Mechanics is responsible for the mechanical design and development of control valves for the commercial HVAC industry, ensuring project accuracy, product quality, and lifecycle success from concept through qualification, industrialization, and sustainment. This role provides technical leadership and technical project management for Mechanical Development projects while working closely with engineers, technicians, Procurement, Quality, suppliers, and other internal and external partners in a hands‑on, project‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and qualification of new and existing control valve products
• Create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings, select materials, apply GD&T, and analyze functional relationships
• Provide technical leadership and technical project management for Mechanical Development projects
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes, inspection procedures, and end-test equipment and capabilities
• Organize, schedule, coordinate, analyze, and report qualification testing
• Identify and evaluate technical risks throughout the development process and apply risk management tools to define mitigation actions
• Execute design reviews and regular technical exchanges to identify risks and verify documentation for correctness and accuracy before release
• Identify growth opportunities and optimize processes, procedures, tools, methods, and equipment to improve quality and efficiency
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, external vendors, and customers
• Prioritize work and support multiple projects or technical tasks
• Travel locally and internationally on a limited basis as needed

Required Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of mechanical design or product development experience
• Strong mechanical design, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, drafting, and GD&T
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing technologies and rapid prototyping processes
• Hands‑on experience with experimental testing, analysis, and product qualification
• Experience working in a structured product development team
• Technical project management and technical leadership experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple projects
• Self‑starting, highly motivated, organized, and solution‑oriented
• Strong communication skills in a technical and cross‑functional environment

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real‑world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone. .

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy‑efficient control of heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base salary 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