Design Engineer-FWH (Entry Level)
Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc.
La Palma, CA0–2 yrs1d agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This is an entry-level Design Engineer position focused on heat exchanger and pressure equipment design.
Key Responsibilities
- Review customer requirements, technical specifications, sales documentation, and design data to develop heat exchanger and pressure equipment designs.
- Perform mechanical and structural calculations.
- Prepare engineering drawings, bills of materials, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- Develop general arrangement, fabrication, assembly, and drawings.
- Review fabrication drawings and final document packages for technical accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare and issue material and fabrication subcontract packages.
- Review engineering and fabrication documents for compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.
- Support project execution through technical coordination, material and fabrication subcontract packages, documentation, and customer follow-up.
- Participate in project meetings and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and project teams.
- Identify design improvements that enhance performance, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
- Communicate scope or design changes that may impact cost, quality, or schedule.
- Perform other related engineering duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- 0-2+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical design, pressure equipment, or a related engineering function.
- Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or related pressure equipment is preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable Feedwater Heaters, HEI, ASME, PED, and standards is preferred.
- Experience with FEA and engineering design software such as SolidWorks, CADWorx, PV Elite, or Codeware/Compress is preferred.
- EIT/PE certification or relevant engineering internship/co-op experience is preferred.