Design Engineer

IMI Climate Control•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer supports IMI Climate Control’s Americas business by developing, adapting, and sustaining engineered product solutions that meet regional customer, application, regulatory, and manufacturing needs. The role applies established engineering principles with increasing independence and works closely with global engineering teams to translate global platforms into practical solutions for the Americas market. The position contributes to new product development, product localization, design improvements, technical problem solving, and cross-functional project execution with engineering, product management, operations, quality, and commercial colleagues. The work environment is on-site, and limited travel may be required to support engineering reviews, supplier or manufacturing collaboration, customer applications, testing, or project implementation as business needs require.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent applied engineering experience may be considered where appropriate.
Applied design engineering experience and the ability to complete moderately complex assignments, make sound technical recommendations, and recognize when to escalate risks or decisions.
Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings, 3D modeling, product documentation, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and engineering change control.
Experience designing products for HVAC systems, including understanding applications in heating, cooling, and hydronic control systems.
Familiarity with relevant industry requirements and legislation, including pressure equipment guidelines, product safety expectations, material compliance, and regional certification needs.
Ability to take initiative and work with a high degree of self-leadership in a small local R&D group, identifying priorities, driving tasks independently, and seeking input or alignment when needed.
Ability to collaborate across regions, time zones, and functions, including with global engineering teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, including evaluating technical data, identifying root causes, comparing options, and communicating practical recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Customer and business orientation, with an understanding of how design decisions affect product performance, manufacturability, quality, cost, delivery, and regional competitiveness.
Ability to travel on a limited basis as business needs require.
Commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibilities, and ethical business conduct.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain product designs, drawings, models, specifications, and engineering documentation in alignment with IMI standards, customer requirements, and applicable regional codes or market expectations.
Partner with global engineering teams to adapt global product platforms, design practices, and technical standards for Americas-specific applications, installations, and customer requirements.
Support engineering projects from concept through release by completing design calculations, design reviews, prototype support, validation activities, and change documentation.
Collaborate with product management, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to resolve technical issues, improve manufacturability, and support delivery of customer-focused solutions.
Analyze product performance, field feedback, manufacturing data, and customer input to identify design improvements, cost reduction opportunities, and product reliability enhancements.
Prepare technical communications, design summaries, engineering change requests, and project updates for cross-functional stakeholders in the Americas and global engineering network.
Follow IMI engineering, quality, safety, and compliance processes while contributing to continuous improvement, technical discipline, and responsible business conduct.
Follow HSE operating procedures and challenge observed unsafe behaviors or acts.

Benefits

Multiple health plans, including HMO, PPO, and High-Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
401(k) plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
14 weeks of maternity leave at full pay following one year of service; adoption benefits are equivalent.
4 weeks of paternity leave at full pay following one year of service; adoption benefits are equivalent.
Employee Resource Groups, including the Pride Network and Network of Women groups.
PTO encompassing inclusive holidays.
Career development opportunities through IMI’s Catalyst Program.
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account and, in many cases, free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy.
Mental health and wellness programs for employees and their families.
Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and home and auto insurance through a discount platform.
Short- and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance at 2x basic salary at no cost to the employee.
Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with an option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee-only price.