Mechanical Design Engineer

STULZ•Frederick, Maryland, MD

35d

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer researches, develops, designs, sustains, and tests mechanical and electromechanical products and systems related to commercial HVAC equipment. The role also directs and coordinates activities related to the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of these products and systems. The position covers mechanical design and development of heat transfer systems, including chilled-water systems, air- or water-cooled refrigerant systems, and fluid-pumping systems. It provides engineering materials and calculations, checks products against applicable standards, supports product documentation and testing, and assists with technical support for sales, manufacturing, and field installations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
3–5 years of experience providing mechanical engineering support on-site at a component or product manufacturer.
Ability to collaborate, think critically, and communicate clearly and concisely verbally and electronically.
Knowledge of design for manufacturing, common materials, and design methods.
Understanding of psychrometrics as it pertains to HVAC systems.
Ability to select components such as valves, fans, pumps, and motors.
Understanding of thermodynamics within HVAC systems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to read and understand English instructions.
Ability to provide solutions to complex engineering calculations and equations.

Nice To Haves

3D design experience, with SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to determine the feasibility of a design or application.
Design heat transfer systems, including chilled-water systems, air- or water-cooled refrigerant systems, and fluid-pumping systems, in accordance with engineering design standards and customer specifications.
Prepare engineering materials, including bills of materials, piping drawings, sheet metal drawings, assembly drawings, installation drawings, and refrigeration drawings.
Perform simple structural, load, and heat-transfer analyses and calculations.
Review products to confirm they are manufactured in accordance with NEC, UL, listing reports, and other applicable standards.
Support development of marketing materials for sales literature and custom applications.
Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to mitigate system malfunctions.
Provide operation, maintenance, and repair materials for product support.
Provide documentation and support to ensure operational testing conforms to functional specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Assist test facilities with the design of control apparatus, equipment, and methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.