Design Engineer

Spheros is a global technology company and market leader in the development and production of innovative solutions for heating systems, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, as well as intelligent regulation and control systems. We are a partner of the international commercial vehicle industry. Our teams operate worldwide in eleven countries at 12 locations, where they develop and produce cutting-edge technology actively shaping the future of urban mobility. An open and constructive working atmosphere and the opportunity to contribute ideas characterize us as a employer.

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Job Title: Design Engineer

Department: R&D

Hierarchical Manager: Engineering Manager

Location: Elkhart, Indiana

Spheros is a global technology company and market leader in the development and manufacture of innovative solutions for heating systems, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, as well as intelligent control systems. We are a partner to the international commercial vehicle industry. Our teams operate in eleven countries at 12 locations worldwide, where they develop and produce cutting-edge technology and thus actively shape the future of urban mobility. An open and constructive working atmosphere and the opportunity to contribute ideas characterize us as an employer.

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. Functionally, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will oversee the work.

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, wire harness drawings, and 3D models on specific product applications.

• Develop 2D electrical/harness manufacturing drawings.

• 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.

Let's talk about you….

• 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.

• Experience in wire harness design and electrical schematics 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.

In addition…

• Good organizational skills – self motivated, results oriented

• Strong documentation & communication skills for presentations/reports/interfacing internally & with customers

• The ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to job tasks.

Why Spheros:

• Monetary. Performance-related salary package

• Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.

• Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.

• Setting. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.

• Future. Together we work on the trend topics of tomorrow's mobility.

Great technologies are born from passion!

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Spheros and revolutionize the comfort and well-being of all passengers!

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Schedule:

Full time

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Job Posting Date:

2026-05-05

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Join us and be part of our team.

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