(S) Design Engineer

Process Distribution Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valin Corporation designs and implements process heating solutions, serving industries like oil & gas, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing. The Design Engineer acts as the technical bridge between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high-performance systems.

Expect involvement from pre-sales design to post-sales troubleshooting, including site visits, training, and ongoing product optimization. Proficiency in SolidWorks/AutoCAD and electrical/control design is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven process heat, power distribution and control experience.
• A strong understanding of heater and heat trace circuits, component sizing, thermal controls, AC and DC power distribution and electrical control panel design.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales engineers to support customer-facing technical discussions and solution development. This includes periodic customer site visits and domestic travel.
• Provide a technical interface for the customer in heating and freeze protection applications. This includes heater sizing, circuit requirements, controls configuration and commissioning guidance.
• Translate customer requirements into engineered solutions, bills of materials, and proposals.
• Design and layout heat trace circuits, industrial control panels and thermal controls using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD based on customer requirements and drawings.
• Configure and program thermal control components using vendor tools.
• Work closely with suppliers to select and apply the right technologies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing bill of materials, assembly CAD documentation in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD, control configurations/programs as necessary and test procedures.
• Support the full project lifecycle: pre-sales (design/quoting) to post-sales (troubleshooting/commissioning).
• Provide technical training and support for customers and internal teams.
• Stay current on process heat and freeze protection technologies, competitor products, and market trends.
• Contribute technical expertise to marketing content and product positioning.

Skills

Process heat

Power distribution

Control systems

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering or related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

As a Design Engineer in Valin’s Process Systems Group, you will support customers and sales teams by designing and implementing process heating solutions. You will act as the technical bridge between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, helping deliver high-performance systems for industries like industrial processes, oil & gas, semiconductor, datacenters, and advanced manufacturing.

In this role you will:

• Partner with sales engineers to support customer-facing technical discussions and solution development. This includes periodic customer site visits and domestic travel.
• Provide a technical interface for the customer in heating and freeze protection applications. This includes heater sizing, circuit requirements, controls configuration and commissioning guidance.
• Translate customer requirements into engineered solutions, bills of materials, and proposals.
• Design and layout heat trace circuits, industrial control panels and thermal controls using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD based on customer requirements and drawings.
• Configure and program thermal control components using vendor tools.
• Work closely with suppliers to select and apply the right technologies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing bill of materials, assembly CAD documentation in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD, control configurations/programs as necessary and test procedures.
• Support the full project lifecycle: pre-sales (design/quoting) to post-sales (troubleshooting/commissioning).
• Provide technical training and support for customers and internal teams.
• Stay current on process heat and freeze protection technologies, competitor products, and market trends.
• Contribute technical expertise to marketing content and product positioning.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven process heat, power distribution and control experience.
• A strong understanding of heater and heat trace circuits, component sizing, thermal controls, AC and DC power distribution and electrical control panel design.
• SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD and MS Office experience is necessary.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Fundamental programming and configuration knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with thermal control systems, PLCs, and industrial automation preferred.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, .NET) is a plus.
• Experience in semiconductor, biotech, or high-tech manufacturing environments preferred.

Work Environment:

Combination of office work and customer/site visits, with hands-on involvement in system testing and troubleshooting.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals occupying this position of employment. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of all individuals assigned to this job title. Management reserves the right to modify all or part of this job description at its discretion in order to meet location requirements, staffing levels, and/or any other needs of the business. All of the essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or equivalent state law, may not have been described. All requests for reasonable accommodation(s) will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Why should you join Valin Corporation?

At Valin, we pride ourselves on providing complex and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of our customers. Our commitment to excellence and innovation sets us apart in the industry, making us a leader in delivering impactful results. What truly makes us special is our workplace culture. We foster an environment that is collaborative, respectful, and inviting. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. Our team thrives on open communication and mutual support, creating a space where everyone can achieve their best. Valin defines its value in the marketplace through innovation in business practices, a commitment to developing people, and the creation of unique service models for the benefit of our shareholders, customers, suppliers, and community. Our commitment to excellence, the embrace of responsibility, and honest accountability establishes our legacy of achievement that defines us as one of the best managed companies in wholesale distribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Valin Corporation, a subsidiary of Graybar, is the leading technical solutions provider for the technology, energy, life sciences, natural resources, and transportation industries. For 50 years, Valin has offered personalized order management, on-site field support, comprehensive training, and applied expert engineering services utilizing automation, fluid management, precision measurement, process heating, and filtration products.