Product Design Engineer I

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

About Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides worldclass engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.

Guided by our values: Do what is right, Always learning and improving, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility - we empower our people to turn ideas into real impact. Joining Watlow means becoming part of a team that embraces challenges, grows together, and shapes the future of technology while making a real difference in the world.

Description

At Watlow, we combine a rich legacy with forwardthinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri, Watlow has grown from a small heatingelement manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems.

This position is based fulltime onsite in Hannibal, Missouri, where engineering and manufacturing come together. You'll work steps away from the production floor, enabling rapid learning, collaboration, and the satisfaction of seeing your designs come to life.

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We are hiring a: Product Design Engineer I

Hannibal, MO (Onsite)

About the Role

The Product Design Engineer I creates and maintains 3D models and 2D drawings for Watlow products, including flanged heaters, pressure vessels, duct heaters, and screw plug heaters.

This role focuses on executing design work within standard platforms, applying established options, and developing core skills in SolidWorks, GD&T, Watlow drafting standards, and engineering business processes.

You will work under the guidance of experienced team members while contributing to safe, compliant, and manufacturable designs that support Watlow's growing product platforms.

What You'll Do

• Convert customer requirements into 3D SolidWorks models and 2D drawings using standard templates and Watlow drafting standards.
• Prepare ASME engineering calculations to support individual designs.
• Create and maintain part numbers and bills of materials in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, and operations to ensure designs are agencycompliant and manufacturable.
• Support troubleshooting of designrelated issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Participate in onthejob learning with mentorship from senior engineers.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Basic Excel and general computer skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and commitment to building strong engineering fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GD&T, ASME codes, or pressurevessel design.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments or handson engineering projects.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or engineering change processes.

Work Model

• Onsite, fulltime in Hannibal, MO.
• Office and CAD workstation environment with frequent collaboration via Teams/Outlook.
• Occasional time on the shop floor to review builds, understand manufacturability, and close the loop on design issues.

Why Join Watlow's Team

The health, wellbeing, and financial stability of you and your family are a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and careerenhancing benefits.

Additional reasons to join:

• Opportunity to support growing product platforms.
• See your designs being built just steps away.
• Strong mentorship and 6-12month learning and growth period.

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences.

Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equalopportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.