Mechanical Engineering Manager
About The Position
Fluidra is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our team in Carlsbad, CA. WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE We’re looking for a mechanical engineering leader with deep technical expertise in motor technologies and drive systems. The Hydraulics Engineering Manager leads the U.S. team responsible for pumps, filters, and valves, with an emphasis on variable-speed integration and motor-driven systems. This person should be highly fluent in motor design and performance, able to guide decisions on motor architecture, control strategies, and system-level behavior while leading a team focused on developing reliable, efficient hydraulic products. Additionally, you will:
Requirements
- 10+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
- Expert-level understanding of motor technologies, including AC induction, BLDC, axial flux, and related control systems.
- Familiarity with motor performance fundamentals such as torque curves, losses, magnetic design, and efficiency tradeoffs.
- Strong understanding of variable-speed drives and how control algorithms interact with motor and mechanical systems.
- Hands-on experience in pump or fluid-handling product development.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, FEA, and CFD.
- Proven record of leading cross-functional engineering projects from concept through production.
- Clear communicator, comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, and firmware disciplines.
- Travel 10–20% for supplier and team collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Background in electromechanical system integration and supplier collaboration for motors or drives.
- Familiarity with motor standards, safety, and efficiency regulations.
- Experience managing engineers working on variable-speed or electronically controlled products.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of mechanical and hydraulics engineers focused on pump, filter, and valve products.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for motor technologies used in hydraulic applications.
- Apply detailed knowledge of AC induction, BLDC, axial flux, and emerging motor types to evaluate and influence product designs.
- Collaborate with controls and electronics teams to define drive requirements, interface specifications, and performance targets.
- Review and interpret motor and system-level test data, including torque, efficiency, speed, and acoustic behavior.
- Translate product and performance goals into clear engineering requirements for both mechanical and motor systems.
- Guide supplier discussions and design reviews related to motor construction, materials, and drive integration.
- Oversee engineering deliverables, project priorities, and budgets, ensuring products meet design intent and reliability goals.
- Build and maintain a technically strong team that understands both fluid mechanics and electromechanical systems.
- Promote collaboration between global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing groups to achieve common design and cost objectives.
Benefits
- Flexible Vacation
- 9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!) with subsequent Fridays WFH
- 11 paid Holidays
- Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
- 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
- Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
- Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
- On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
- Company sponsored FUN events!
- Generous product discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
