Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer 

Reports to: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer 

Location: San Marcos, Texas 

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional  individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to  come.  

About this role 

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design  and development of advanced thermal management and industrial cooling solutions. In this  role, you will be responsible for taking cooling architecture ranging from HVAC systems to  closed-loop water systems from concept through commissioning. 

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in mechanical design, fluid flow, thermal dynamics,  and compliance with ASME B31 piping codes, alongside strong proficiency in SolidWorks. 

Key Focus: Design, analyze, and optimize industrial cooling loops, HVAC systems, and thermal  machinery to meet performance and safety standards. 

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work?  What We Have To Offer:  

• Competitive Base 

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment  

• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• 401(k) retirement plan and match program 

• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid) 

• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid) 

• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)  

• Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment) 

• Company Paid Holidays 

 

Diversity 

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every  day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• System Design & Modeling: Designing complete industrial cooling systems, HVAC  equipment, and liquid cooling loops (water/glycol) using SolidWorks. 

• Standards & Compliance: Applying ASME B31 codes (e.g., B31.1, B31.3, B31.5) and  industry standards to ensure piping, valving, pressure vessels, and fluid delivery  systems meet regulatory and safety requirements. 

• Calculations & Optimization: Performing thermal, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and  pressure drop calculations to size pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, and piping. 

• Engineering Documentation: Generating detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, Bill  of Materials (BOMs), piping schematics (P&IDs), and assembly instructions. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with controls teams, manufacturing, and  procurement to bring designs from concept to manufacturing and commissioning. 

• Reporting: Reporting to Lead Mechanical Design Engineer 

We are Looking for Someone Who: 

• Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a related engineering  field. 

• Has 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design engineering. • Can demonstrate a proven track record designing industrial cooling systems, HVAC  systems, or liquid cooling loops (e.g., pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, manifolds). • Possesses expert-level 3D CAD design and drawing creation using SolidWorks. • Possesses active Engineer in Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)  certification. 

• Has strong practical understanding and working knowledge of ASME B31 piping design  codes. 

• Can demonstrate a strong understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and  thermodynamics. 

• Possesses a practical knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, sheet metal,  machining, pipe fitting).

• Demonstrates high attention to detail with excellent communication and problem solving skills. 

• Is able to manage multiple project deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred: 

• Experience Level: 10+ years of progressive experience in thermal systems  engineering or industrial fluid processing. 

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.  • PE license in HVAC and Refrigeration or Thermal Fluid Systems is preferred. • Data Management: Proficiency with SolidWorks PDM for revision control, workflow  management, and engineering document organization. 

• Simulation & Analysis: Hands-on experience performing  

• FEA (SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Mechanical) 

• CFD (ANSYS Fluent or similar)  

• Process Simulation (ProMax or similar) 

Work Environment: 

• Able to move up to 15lbs. 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Can wear PPE. 

• Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes. • Is capable of making repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting,  squatting, and walking up and down stairs. 

About Noveon Magnetics 

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the  way we electrify the world. We’re a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers,  entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support  the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path  toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy. 

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of  technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to  aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we’re ushering in an electric future that is  100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and 

Department: Human Resources 

delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos,  Texas. 

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,  color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender  identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.