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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** SPHEROS NORTH AMERICA INC - **Location:** Elkhart, IN, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), SAP (Applications) - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=97eaf9fc5c7eb839 ## About the Role * A technical degree, such as an Associate's degree, or better is required.. * 2-3 Years experience in CAD modelling and engineering drawing development. * Experience in Bus, Automotive, or HVAC systems is not needed, but is preferred. * Experience in SolidWorks is required, and CATIA is preferred. * Experience in sheet metal design is preferred. * Strong hands-on experience with business ERP systems in order to act as the department's SAP point person. * Good organizational skills - self-motivated, results-oriented. International communication experience is beneficial with global suppliers. * Strong documentation & communication skills for presentations/reports/interfacing internally & with customers. * Experienced with problem solving and utilization of problem solving tools., * Associate (Preferred), * CAD: 2 years (Preferred) * automotive: 1 year (Preferred) * HVAC design: 1 year (Preferred) * SAP: 1 year (Preferred) * SolidWorks: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Elkhart, IN 46514: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) ## Description The Design Engineer is responsible for the functional design and modeling of HVAC system components. The Design Engineer supports the development of the HVAC system compliant with all technical/functional, reliability, durability, and performance requirements. Your challenges... * Handle Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for product and applications-related changes. * Assist the applications team with design updates, particularly by providing drawing and 3D model support. * Collaborate with the applications engineering team and product development on projects, including managing small projects. * Serve as the engineering department's SAP resource and primary point person. * Create and modify mechanical drawings and 3D models on specific product applications. * Build tolerance stack-ups and optimize dimensioning. * Integrate system components through hands-on interaction with the product. * Develop mechatronic components to achieve all performance, durability, and reliability targets. * Originate and develop test plans to demonstrate reliability/performance of components and HVAC systems and determine the ability of the product to comply with customer requirements. * Contribute to project documentation such as BOM, DFMA, build concerns, and validation test reports. * Work with purchasing and suppliers to release designs for manufacturing. * Provide mechanical/electrical technical support to Manufacturing, SQA and Quality teams through the implementation of changes to equipment, tooling or methods/processes. ## Related Videos - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [Google Gemma and Open Source AI Models - Clement Farabet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1354-google-gemma-and-open-source-ai-models-clement-farabet) - [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 - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)