Product Design Engineer 1

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company is seeking a Product Design Engineer I to create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, and manufacturing files for Watlow products, including polyimide and silicone etched foil heaters.

You will use standard platforms and templates, gaining CAD and GD&T skills while supporting safe, compliant, and manufacturable designs under guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (preferred: SolidWorks).
• Basic Excel and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer requirements into 3D SolidWorks models and 2D drawings using standard templates and following Watlow standards.
• Prepare ASME engineering calculations in support of individual designs.
• Create and maintain part numbers and bills of materials in company ERP system.
• Coordinate with product engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, and operations to produce agency compliant and manufacturable designs.
• Assist in troubleshooting product design related issues in manufacturing.

Skills

3D CAD

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Summary

The Product Design Engineer I creates and maintains 3D models, 2D drawings, and manufacturing files for Watlow products, including polyimide etched foil heaters, silicone etched foil heaters, and other integrated products. This role focuses on executing design work within standard platforms, using established options while working under guidance, building core skills in CAD, GD&T, Watlow drafting standards, and business processes while supporting safe, compliant, and manufacturable designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert customer requirements into 3D SolidWorks models and 2D drawings using standard templates and following Watlow standards.
• Prepare ASME engineering calculations in support of individual designs.
• Create and maintain part numbers and bills of materials in company ERP system.
• Coordinate with product engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, and operations to produce agency compliant and manufacturable designs.
• Assist in troubleshooting product design related issues in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (preferred: SolidWorks)
• Basic Excel and general computer skills

Training & Development

• Primarily on-the-job training
• Will work closely under the guidance and mentorship of more senior team members

Work Environment

• Office and CAD workstation environment with frequent collaboration via Teams/Outlook across sites within same time zone.
• Occasional time on the shop floor to review builds, understand manufacturability, and close the loop on design issues.