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AFC Mechanical Design Engineer

Kelvion
Knoxville, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 11/1/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the AFC Mechanical Design Engineer position at Kelvion?

Our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimising data centres and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionising refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future.

Together, We Shape the Future

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Design air-cooled heat exchangers per customer specifications, American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API) 661, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Codes and Standards.
  • Prepare design calculations and customer drawings for the above scope of work. This includes calculations for box headers, structural loads and steel member strength; creating the tube layout, generating detailed box header drawings, designing the fan drive, generating bundle and plan & elevation drawings, and generating weld inspection maps.
  • Communicate with sales, customer, shop and detail drafters.
  • Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site, ability to work overtime.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from four-year college or university, or a minimum of 10 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Good drafting skills.
  • Computer skills must include Windows, AutoCAD (or equivalent), Inventor (or equivalent), MathCAD, Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Willing and able to learn CALQLYS (internal air cooler design software).
  • Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineering, Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII, Division 1), American Petroleum Institute (API) 661, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).
  • General knowledge of welded steel fabrication practices.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the task listed in this job description, as well as other tasks assigned to you. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognised, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

Together, We Shape the Future

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