Mechanical Design Engineer

Noveon Magnetics Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day

HSA with Employer contribution

401(k) with match

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Noveon Magnetics in San Marcos, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced thermal management and industrial cooling solutions. You will take cooling architectures—from HVAC to closed-loop water systems—from concept through commissioning.

The role requires deep expertise in mechanical design, fluid flow, thermal dynamics, ASME B31 piping codes, and strong SolidWorks skills, with 5+ years of experience and a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Proven track record designing industrial cooling systems, HVAC systems, or liquid cooling loops.

Responsibilities

• Design complete industrial cooling systems, HVAC equipment, and liquid cooling loops using SolidWorks.
• Apply ASME B31 codes and industry standards to piping, valves, pressure vessels, and fluid systems.
• Perform thermal, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and pressure drop calculations; size pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, and piping.
• Generate detailed 3D models, BOMs, piping schematics, and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with controls, manufacturing, and procurement to bring designs to manufacturing and commissioning.
• Report to Lead Mechanical Design Engineer.

Skills

SolidWorks

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

ANSYS Mechanical

ProMax

CFD

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Reports to: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: San Marcos, Texas

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 We Have To Offer:

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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)
• Company Paid Holidays

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.
• Simulation & Analysis: Hands-on experience performing
• FEA (SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Mechanical)
• CFD (ANSYS Fluent or similar)
• Process Simulation (ProMax or similar)

Work Environment:

• Able to move up to 15lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Can wear PPE.
• 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 delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Department: Human Resources

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.