Mechanical Design Engineer

Noveon Magnetics; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day

Health Saving Account (HSA) with EMP

401(k) retirement plan and match

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Job summary

Noveon Magnetics in San Marcos, Texas, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced thermal management and cooling solutions, from concept to commissioning.

The role requires deep expertise in mechanical design, fluid dynamics, and ASME B31 piping codes, with strong proficiency in SolidWorks and experience designing HVAC and liquid cooling loops. You will collaborate with controls, manufacturing, and procurement to bring designs to life.

Qualifications

• BSME or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Expert-level SolidWorks skills.
• Active EIT/FE certification.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31 piping design codes.
• Understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, sheet metal, machining, pipe fitting).

Responsibilities

• System Design & Modeling: Designing complete industrial cooling systems, HVAC equipment, and liquid cooling loops using SolidWorks.
• Standards & Compliance: Applying ASME B31 codes and industry standards to ensure piping, valving, pressure vessels, and fluid delivery systems meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Calculations & Optimization: Performing thermal, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and pressure drop calculations to size pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, and piping.
• Engineering Documentation: Generating detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, BOMs, piping schematics, and assembly instructions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with controls teams, manufacturing, and procurement to bring designs from concept to manufacturing and commissioning.
• Reporting: Reporting to Lead Mechanical Design Engineer.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fluid dynamics

Thermal management

SolidWorks

3D CAD

EIT/FE

ASME B31

Communication

Project management

Education

BSME or related field

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

ANSYS Mechanical

ProMax

Job description

Reports to: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About this role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced thermal management and industrial cooling solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for taking cooling architecture ranging from HVAC systems to closed-loop water systems from concept through commissioning.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in mechanical design, fluid flow, thermal dynamics, and compliance with ASME B31 piping codes, alongside strong proficiency in SolidWorks.

Key Focus: Design, analyze, and optimize industrial cooling loops, HVAC systems, and thermal machinery to meet performance and safety standards.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? What We Have To Offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You’ll Be Doing

• System Design & Modeling: Designing complete industrial cooling systems, HVAC equipment, and liquid cooling loops (water/glycol) using SolidWorks.
• Standards & Compliance: Applying ASME B31 codes (e.g., B31.1, B31.3, B31.5) and industry standards to ensure piping, valving, pressure vessels, and fluid delivery systems meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Calculations & Optimization: Performing thermal, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and pressure drop calculations to size pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, and piping.
• Engineering Documentation: Generating detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), piping schematics (P&IDs), and assembly instructions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with controls teams, manufacturing, and procurement to bring designs from concept to manufacturing and commissioning.
• Reporting: Reporting to Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

We are Looking for Someone Who

• Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a related engineering field.
• Has 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Can demonstrate a proven track record designing industrial cooling systems, HVAC systems, or liquid cooling loops (e.g., pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, manifolds).
• Possesses expert-level 3D CAD design and drawing creation using SolidWorks.
• Possesses active Engineer in Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
• Has strong practical understanding and working knowledge of ASME B31 piping design codes.
• Can demonstrate a strong understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Possesses a practical knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, sheet metal, machining, pipe fitting).
• Demonstrates high attention to detail with excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Is able to manage multiple project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience Level: 10+ years of progressive experience in thermal systems engineering or industrial fluid processing.
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• PE license in HVAC and Refrigeration or Thermal Fluid Systems is preferred.
• Data Management: Proficiency with SolidWorks PDM for revision control, workflow management, and engineering document organization.
• FEA (SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Mechanical)
• Process Simulation (ProMax or similar)
• Able to move up to 15lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Is capable of making repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We’re a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we’re ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and

Department: Human Resources

delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.