What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer 1 position at Watlow?
Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Position Summary
The Product Design Engineer I creates and maintains 3D models, 2D drawings, and manufacturing files for Watlow products, including polyimide etched foil heaters, silicone etched foil heaters, and other integrated products. This role focuses on executing design work within standard platforms, using established options while working under guidance, building core skills in CAD, GD&T, Watlow drafting standards, and business processes while supporting safe, compliant, and manufacturable designs.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Position Summary
The Product Design Engineer I creates and maintains 3D models, 2D drawings, and manufacturing files for Watlow products, including polyimide etched foil heaters, silicone etched foil heaters, and other integrated products. This role focuses on executing design work within standard platforms, using established options while working under guidance, building core skills in CAD, GD&T, Watlow drafting standards, and business processes while supporting safe, compliant, and manufacturable designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Convert customer requirements into 3D SolidWorks models and 2D drawings using standard templates and following Watlow standards.
- Prepare ASME engineering calculations in support of individual designs.
- Create and maintain part numbers and bills of materials in company ERP system.
- Coordinate with product engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, and operations to produce agency compliant and manufacturable designs.
- Assist in troubleshooting product design related issues in manufacturing
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
- Proficiency with 3D CAD (preferred: SolidWorks)
- Basic Excel and general computer skills
- Primarily on-the-job training
- Will work closely under the guidance and mentorship of more senior team members
- Office and CAD workstation environment with frequent collaboration via Teams/Outlook across sites within same time zone.
- Occasional time on the shop floor to review builds, understand manufacturability, and close the loop on design issues.
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
- Annual Incentive Program
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
- Wellness incentives
- Employee Personal Assistance Program
- Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.