Mechanical Engineer, R&D

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this position, you will: Design and develop low and mid-volume (10,000’s per year) industrial or commercial products using manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal forming and machining Work cross functionally with other Global Technology groups as well as Product & Business Development, Approvals, Operations and Supply Drive all aspects of design and development, including: Gathering voice of customer (VOC) information Generate technical specifications based on internal, customer, and external approvals agency requirements Mechanical design, material selection and drafting Tolerance analysis Mechanical, thermal, and electrical analysis Creating design review packets and presenting it to a wider audience Working with supply chain to identify vendors and long lead parts Transfer of designs to manufacturing Support of products post-launch – FAI, VA/VE, Sustaining Coordinate all aspects of design verification including Selection of prototyping methods Creation of test plans based on engineering specifications and standards Coordinate tests with the technician team Interpretation of data and report generation Create drawing packages, costed BOMs and product specifications Manage the documentation package release through established PLM guidelines Drive innovation through technical investigations QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Other degrees will be considered with relevant Design or Product Development experience. 2+ years’ experience in mechanical design MS/PhD may be considered in lieu of some experience Skills Designing sheet metal, machined and injection molded parts Top down assembly design – how, when and why DFM/DFA and ease of installation in the field Engineering drawing creation to drafting standards – knowledge of GD&T is a bonus Extensive experience with MCAD design software – SolidWorks preferred Experience with PLM software – Dassault Enovia preferred Experience with ERP systems Reading and interpreting Standards (IEC, UL, CSA, etc.) and translating them into design requirements and test plans Prototyping and iterating Ability to define and set up mechanical tests Ability to define and set up electrical tests Report writing and seminar presentations to a wide audience WORKING CONDITIONS Globally distributed workforce Flexible hybrid 3+ days on-site Ability to travel internationally 10% Pay Transparency Chemelex’s pay scale is based on the expected range of compensation for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $75,500 - $107,900 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation. At Chemelex: We protect places of progress through electric excellence. Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything. Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions – defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities. Experts with empathy Explorer mindset Example for others Exceptional impact ​We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.