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Design Engineer

IMI Process Automation
Forest, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world - creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation - we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

Design Engineers prepare suitable, cost-effective severe service component designs by performing the essential duties listed below.

Work Environment: On-site in Lake Forest, CA

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the design of severe service components to customer specifications and internal design standards
  • Responsible for the selection of appropriate hardware for particular applications
  • Prepare and check detailed drawings and bills of materials and releases valve design packages to manufacturing/assembly
  • Responsible for reviewing customer design specifications and assuring compliance.
  • Maintain valve project document files
  • Prepare or revise valve drawings as required
  • Compile and write buyout specifications
  • Provide technical support and clarifications to customers, vendors, manufacturing, assembly, and test personnel
  • Write test procedures to meet customer contract requirements
  • Work to internal deadlines for Engineering deliverables


Critical Competencies for Success:

  • Working knowledge of MS Office and CAD software (ACAD, Solidworks preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge of mechanical design and stress analysis
  • Manufacturing drawing comprehension
  • Basic knowledge of properties of gas and liquids - thermodynamics
  • Basic knowledge in principles of flow and fluid statics and dynamics
  • Basic knowledge of properties of engineering materials preferred
  • Basic knowledge of metal removal processes, heat treating, plating, welding, and coating technology preferred
  • B.A./B.S Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 2-5 years in mechanical product design role preferred
  • EIT, PE preferred


Pay range :$80,000- $97,000 annually

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Bonus eligibility: This position is also eligible for a variable incentive pay component, separate from base salary.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
  • Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
  • 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
  • 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
  • Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
  • PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
  • Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
  • Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
  • Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
  • Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
  • Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
  • Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%


**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties - At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes To This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Salary : $80,000 - $97,000

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