Industrial Controls Engineer

TecHOUNDS LLC; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Competitive vacation and holiday pay

401(k) plan

100% company-paid life insurance

Job summary

TDI Refrigeration is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support design, estimation, and field operations for industrial refrigeration projects. You’ll work under a licensed PE, gaining exposure to design, estimating, and project execution, with a clear growth path in engineering and estimating.

The role emphasizes hands-on work from PFD development to field layout, with opportunities to advance as projects scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor preferred.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop refrigeration process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping layouts in AutoCAD.
• Build 3D piping models in Inventor.
• Perform engineering calculations including refrigerant charge, ventilation, energy balances, and relief sizing.
• Assist with pipe stress analysis and with project estimating.
• Support field installation layouts and material takeoffs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer

TDI Refrigeration is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support system design, job layout, and proposal development for industrial refrigeration projects. This is an ideal role for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate who wants hands‑on experience in real‑world systems and a clear growth path. You’ll work directly under a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and gain exposure to design, estimating, and field operations.

What You’ll Do

Develop refrigeration process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping layouts in AutoCAD. Build 3D piping models in Inventor. Perform engineering calculations including refrigerant charge calculations, ventilation calculations, mass and energy balances, and relief valve sizing/basic relief studies. Assist with pipe stress analysis. Support proposal development and estimating for capital projects. Help lay out jobs for field installation. Assist with material takeoffs and purchasing. Support senior engineers with project execution. This role is designed to grow into greater responsibility in engineering, estimating, and project support.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. AutoCAD experience preferred. Inventor or other 3D modeling experience preferred. Interest in refrigeration systems (experience is a plus, not required). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and organized. Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Comfortable communicating with field crews, vendors, and management. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Bonus if you enjoy technical problem solving, like improving systems that already work, and want to learn how projects are priced and built.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employees and dependents company pays a portion.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Competitive vacation and holiday pay.
• 401(k) plan.
• 100% company-paid life insurance.

About TDI Refrigeration

Founded in 1999, TDI Refrigeration designs, builds, and services industrial refrigeration and commercial air conditioning systems across Southern California, Central California, Phoenix, Denver, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We value doing things better than right, operating with integrity, and building a team that takes ownership.

About TDI REFRIGERATION

TDI Refrigeration is an industrial refrigeration and commercial air conditioning company founded in 1999. We build, design, and service industrial refrigeration and commercial air conditioning systems in Southern California, Central California, Phoenix, Denver, and Dallas/Fort Worth area. We believe in doing things better than right, having a strong moral compass, and bringing a generous spirit!