Design Engineer

We’re looking for a skilled Design Engineer to help develop and refine innovative, high-performance equipment designs. In this role, you’ll serve as a vital link between engineering and production, ensuring that every solution meets performance requirements, adheres to industry standards, and remains cost-effective to manufacture.

What You’ll Do …

· Interpret technical specifications and apply relevant industry standards to meet custom design requirements

· Develop equipment designs focused on safety, performance, reliability, cost efficiency, serviceability, and competitiveness

· Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support sound technical decisions

· Review and optimize manufacturing drawings for accuracy and fabrication efficiency

· Prepare detailed technical documentation and procedures for customer submittals

· Select materials, components, and purchased parts, including drafting procurement specifications for custom items

· Evaluate supplier quotations for technical compliance and overall value

· Develop testing procedures and acceptance criteria to validate equipment performance and reliability

· Troubleshoot issues encountered during manufacturing, testing, or field operation

· Maintain project schedules, identify risks, and prioritize key milestones

· Track material and labor costs to ensure alignment with project budgets

· Assist with estimating and preparing equipment proposals for bid packages

· Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering

· 1-3 years of experience in design engineering

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, online platforms, and engineering software tools

· Strong ability to interpret and analyze technical drawings and documentation

· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

· High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Additional Requirements …

· Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check

· Our Design Engineer position may require access to information subject to US government contractual restrictions, including Unclassified Nuclear Information (UCNI) or other controlled information. Eligibility to access such information is limited to individuals who meet applicable US legal requirements, which may include US citizenship. Candidates must be able to satisfy these requirements as a condition of employment.

· On-site position at our Batavia, OH facility

· Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% annually, * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering?

• Do you have 1-3 years of experience in design engineering?
• What is your desired salary?
• Our Design Engineer position may require access to information subject to US government contractual restrictions, including Unclassified Nuclear Information (UCNI) or other controlled information. Eligibility to access such information is limited to individuals who meet applicable US legal requirements, which may include US citizens. Are you able to satisfy these requirements as a condition of employment?

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• AD&D insurance
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, · Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, * 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ellis & Watts Global Industries, Inc. tackles complex engineering challenges with precision and purpose. We design and build components that perform reliably in the world’s most demanding environments - nuclear, medical, and military. Our work doesn’t just meet the highest standards; it defines them. When you join Ellis & Watts, you join a team committed to mission-critical engineering: Nuclear-grade safety, medical-grade quality, and military-grade durability.