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Sr. Design Engineer

Thermal Engineering International · La Palma · United States

$110,000–$130,000 per yearFull timeMechanical Engineer

Posted: 3/19/2026 · On the employer's job feed since 10/11/2026 · Updated: 10/12/2026

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Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. is excited to announce an opening for a Sr. Design Engineer to join our talented engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for reviewing customer specifications, performing mechanical design calculations and associated analysis, preparing manufacturing drawings as well as presenting, documenting and updating of these activities to others as necessary. Your technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills will be key in optimizing designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional thermal engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review contract requirements, client technical specifications, sales package and all design data.
  • Conduct mechanical calculations, prepare design details, generate fabrication drawings and bills of materials, analyze foundation loading, execute code calculations, and create instruction manuals.
  • Develop required general arrangement drawings, fabrication details, assembly drawings, P&ID, and Bill of Material drawings.
  • Review fabrication drawings to ensure they meet client specifications.
  • Issue final drawings/document packages to workshops or clients as instructed.
  • Prepare Installation and Operation Manuals (IOM) and submit to client for review and approval.
  • Complete mechanical design and required mechanical analysis.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in the particular product line and industry common to the product.
  • Expert experience in designing pressure vessels and heat exchangers per ASME Code (Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2) and HEI Standards is required.
  • Experience in performing finite element analysis (FEA) to the requirements of ASME code is a plus.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in drafting using AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer is preferred.
  • Certification in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or inventor design software is a plus.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 annually DOE

Benefits

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