Mechanical Design Engineer

Apollo Technical LLC; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Technical LLC in Duncan, SC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the R&D team and develop advanced fluid connector solutions for IT cooling, rail, aviation, motorsport, nuclear, and plastics. You will take ownership of projects from early-stage innovation and prototyping through testing, validation, and industrialization.

You will apply mechanical engineering and fluid systems expertise to deliver high-performance, reliable designs while collaborating with customers, sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (fluid mechanics specialization a plus).
• Minimum 5 years in a design engineering role, with connector/fluid domains preferred.
• Experience managing projects from concept to industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of fluid connector solutions for multiple industries.
• Drive projects from concept and prototyping through testing and industrialization.
• Create new designs and optimize using CAD and PLM tools.
• Apply fluid systems and thermal management expertise to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and global R&D sites.
• Travel occasionally for international project collaboration and site visits.
• Uphold safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

CAD

PLM

Fluid systems

Fluid mechanics

Thermal management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM software

Job description

Apollo Technical has an immediate need for a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Duncan SC area

Will work on the R&D team to design and develop advanced fluid connector solutions for demanding applications across IT cooling, rail, aviation, motorsport, nuclear, and plastics. In this role, you will take ownership of projects from early-stage innovation and prototyping through testing, validation, and industrialization.

You will apply mechanical engineering and fluid systems expertise to deliver high-performance, reliable designs while collaborating with customers, sales teams, global R&D sites, and production facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fluid connector solutions tailored to multiple industries, including IT cooling, rail, aviation, motorsport, nuclear, and plastics.
• Drive projects from concept and prototyping through testing, validation and full industrialization.
• Create innovative new designs and optimize existing ones using CAD and PLM tools.
• Apply expertise in fluid systems, cooling technologies and thermal management to ensure designs meet functional, quality and industry requirements.
• Partner directly with customers and sales teams to define and implement custom technical solutions.
• Collaborate with global R&D sites and production facilities (including locations in France and China).
• Travel occasionally for international project collaboration and customer site visits.
• Uphold all safety, quality and environmental standards.

Education

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering; specialization in fluid mechanics is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a design engineering role.
• Experience in the connector, cooling or fluid control industries preferred.
• Proven track record managing projects from innovation and prototyping through testing, validation and industrialization.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with CAD and PLM software.
• Strong knowledge of fluid systems and cooling solutions.
• Expertise in fluid mechanics and fluid connectors for thermal management, cooling or high-pressure applications.