Design Engineer- Condensers (Entry Level)
The Design Engineer - Condensers (Entry Level) is responsible for developing and reviewing mechanical designs and engineering documentation for heat exchangers and pressure equipment, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and industry standards. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to support project execution, identify design improvements, and manage documentation and subcontract packages. The position requires proficiency in CAD software and strong analytical and communication skills, with opportunities to work on advanced engineering tools and standards.
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Role overview
This entry-level Design Engineer (Condensers) opportunity in La Palma, CA supports engineering work on heat exchangers and pressure equipment. You’ll help develop mechanical designs, produce engineering drawings and bills of materials, perform calculations, and support project execution with cross-functional teams for Confidential Client in the Engineering sector.
What You’ll Do
- Review customer requirements, technical specifications, sales documentation, and design data to develop heat exchanger and pressure-equipment designs.
- Perform mechanical and structural calculations to support safe, code-compliant designs.
- Prepare and revise engineering drawings, general arrangement/fabrication/assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
- Prepare and issue material and fabrication subcontract packages and supporting documentation.
- Review fabrication drawings and final document packages for technical accuracy and compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards.
- Participate in project meetings and collaborate with project teams to support execution, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
- Identify design improvements that enhance performance, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness.
- Communicate scope or design changes that may impact cost, quality, or schedule.
- Perform other related engineering duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- 0–2 years of professional engineering experience in mechanical design, pressure equipment, or a related engineering function (entry-level welcome).
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or SolidWorks.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred
- Experience with heat exchangers, condensers, pressure vessels, or related pressure equipment.
- Knowledge of applicable Condensers, HEI, ASME, PED, and other industry standards.
- Experience with FEA and design software (SolidWorks simulation, CADWorx, PV Elite, Codeware/Compress).
- EIT/PE certification or relevant engineering internship/co-op experience.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Salary: $85,000 per year
- Employment Type: Contract, Full time
- Location: La Palma, CA, US (on-site or as required by project)
Benefits
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Notes
- This posting has been rewritten and optimized by Careertakes (third‑party recruiter). The hiring organization is Confidential Client.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Careertakes and Confidential Client will consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics and will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
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