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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Swagelok Company
- **Location:** Solon, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Application Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Electrical CAD, Office Suite, Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3B42172C76364832857F10CA919EF0BC/job/

## About the Role

* BS degree in engineering plus appropriate continuous training
 * 2+ years of experience in work related field
 * Typically responsible for multiple project tasks of moderate complexity
 * Stays current with technology
 * Applies reason and logic in problem solving
 * Proficient oral and written communication skills
 * Proficient with typical office software skills
 * Mechanical - Proficiency with software packages supporting design including, 3-D CAD, Tolerance analysis, Stress analysis, Statistical analysis and DEFMA.
 * SWS Electrical Only: Working knowledge of standard, and some advanced electrical components, magnetics, transformers, schematic design, integrated circuits, semiconductors, inverter type power systems, basic logic and beginner C++ programming skills. Advanced skills in use of 3-D CAD, electrical CAD and advanced testing and data capture equipment. Working knowledge of SWS operation and design theory.

Critical Competencies:

 * Optimism
 * Transparency
 * Achievement
 * Influence
 * Teamwork and Collaboration
 * Customer Orientation
 * Empathy
 * Service Orientation
 * Communication / Verbal Fluency

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements :

 * Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
 * Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests

## Description

Performs multiple assignments of moderate complexity with minimal guidance and oversight. Makes use of processes, standard work, systems and tools. Assignments require application of existing engineering principals. Exercises judgment by identifying risk, providing alternatives and recommending options. Operates independently with occasional guidance from supervisor or other engineers., * Develops design concepts for product while working independently or with other engineers.

 * Develops designs and specification of products to meet customer expectations as defined in project contracts.
 * Develops designs integrating form, fit, function of components of a product
 * Utilizes DFA and DFM principals into design recommendations.
 * Complete test plans to evaluate products.
 * Extracts and analyzes a variety of engineering data, working with other engineer as required.
 * Recommend improvements to documentation to support design and meet new product development requirements.
 * Interacts efficiently with other functional departments (materials, manufacturing, assembly) to assure broad success of product design.


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