Mechanical Design Engineer
San Marcos, CA - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Reports to: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: San Marcos Texas
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 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:
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 Youll 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 Bachelors 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 were reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. Were 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--were 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.
Required Experience:
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