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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer in Wichita - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Wichita, KS, United States - **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computational Fluid Dynamics, SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft Office, Technical Data Management Systems - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/design-engineer-wichita-31686185 ## About the Role * BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field \n * Architectural/Construction industry experience is a plus \n * Proficient in MS Office Suite \n * Proficient in Solidworks or similar modeling software \n * Proficient in Solidworks Simulation or similar FEA software \n * Strong work ethic; self-starter, motivated to set and achieve goals \n * Ability to innovate and develop creative solutions to problems \n * Ability to manage multiple projects on time and within budget \n * Ability to present technical information to management, Balco personnel, and customers \n * Desire to communicate with, collaborate with and be a subject matter expert (SME) to the customer \n * Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills \n * Positive, professional demeanor \n ## Description As a member of a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team, the Design Engineer will provide creative and diverse engineering solutions to a variety of engineering problems including seismic activities, building fire and smoke, and egress. We will work together to design, analyze, and prototype new design concepts to provide life-safety products for our customers. This position will have the opportunity to collaborate and engineer solutions to improve our Architectural Expansion Joint and Fire Barrier product lines., n \n * Execute research, design and development projects in accordance with project specifications, timeline, and cost targets \n * Model products using Solidworks; create assemblies, part drawings, inspection criteria, and other drawings as required \n * Perform finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using Solidworks Simulation \n * Interface with customers; providing technical support, project support, and custom solutions \n * Interface with outside vendors; selecting and specifying components, providing technical support, and validating quality \n * Design, build, and perform in-house testing mock-ups to validate designs \n * Coordinate and oversee design validation testing with third-party laboratories, including travel when necessary \n * Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles by collaborating with production personnel and suppliers to optimize product designs \n * Lead product design review meetings, presenting to Balco management and project team members \n * Create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), part specifications, provide technical data, installation instructions, and other information/documents as necessary to implement new products and design changes \n * Provide training to Balco personnel, reps, and customers on new product design and function \n * Provide technical support, recommendations, and custom solutions to Balco personnel, reps, and customers \n * Support Balco product showcases through engineering mock-ups, presentations, product demonstrations, and technical expertise \n, * Foster team-work by interacting with team members and other departments in a positive, solution-oriented manner. \n * Assist the manufacturing facilities as needed in implementing and/or improving manufacturing techniques and safety \n * Assist the quality department in establishing and maintaining quality standards and troubleshooting product failure claims \n * Research new technologies, emerging construction materials and methods, competitors and potential suppliers \n * Be familiar with local education facilities, testing facilities, machine shops and equipment suppliers \n * Travel to test labs and/or job sites to support Balco's interest as required (~10%) \n ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Google Gemma and Open Source AI Models - Clement Farabet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1354-google-gemma-and-open-source-ai-models-clement-farabet) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How Engineering Hubs Build Visibility at Developer Conferences like WeAreDevelopers World Congress](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/720-how-engineering-hubs-build-visibility-at-developer-conferences-like-wearedevelopers-world-congress) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)