Job Title - Design Engineer

IMI plc  

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.  

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.  

Climate Control offers hydraulic solutions for water-based heating and cooling systems to achieve a perfect indoor climate with minimal energy consumption. Our leading brands have been used in over 100,000 building projects worldwide and offer products and solutions in three key areas: Pressure maintenance and water quality, regulation, control and actuators, and thermostatic control.  

Role Overview

The Design Engineer will support IMI Climate Control’s Americas business by developing, adapting, and sustaining engineered product solutions that meet regional customer, application, regulatory, and manufacturing needs. This role applies established engineering principles with increasing independence, partners closely with global engineering teams, and helps translate global platforms into practical solutions for the Americas market. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to new product development, product localization, design improvements, technical problem solving, and cross-functional project execution with colleagues across engineering, product management, operations, quality, and commercial teams. 

Work Environment: On-site 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain product designs, drawings, models, specifications, and engineering documentation in alignment with IMI standards, customer requirements, and applicable regional codes or market expectations.
• Partner with global engineering teams to adapt global product platforms, design practices, and technical standards for Americas-specific applications, installations, and customer requirements.
• Support engineering projects from concept through release by completing design calculations, design reviews, prototype support, validation activities, and change documentation.
• Collaborate with product management, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to resolve technical issues, improve manufacturability, and support delivery of customer-focused solutions.
• Analyze product performance, field feedback, manufacturing data, and customer input to identify design improvements, cost reduction opportunities, and product reliability enhancements.
• Prepare clear technical communication, design summaries, engineering change requests, and project updates for cross-functional stakeholders in the Americas and global engineering network.
• Follow IMI engineering, quality, safety, and compliance processes while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, technical discipline, and responsible business conduct. 

Critical Competencies for Success 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent applied engineering experience may be considered where appropriate.
• Applied design engineering experience with the ability to complete moderately complex assignments, make sound technical recommendations, and know when to escalate risks or decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings, 3D modeling, product documentation, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and engineering change control.
• Experience designing products for HVAC systems, including an understanding of how products are applied in heating, cooling, and hydronic control systems. Familiarity with relevant industry requirements and legislation, such as pressure equipment guidelines, product safety expectations, material compliance, and regional certification needs, is important to ensure robust and compliant product solutions.
• Ability to take initiative and work with a high degree of self-leadership in a small local R&D group, including identifying priorities, driving tasks forward independently, and seeking input or alignment when needed.
• Ability to collaborate across regions, time zones, and functions, including working effectively with global engineering teams to align technical solutions to Americas market needs.
• Clear problem-solving approach, with the ability to evaluate technical data, identify root causes, compare options, and communicate practical recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer and business orientation, with an understanding of how design decisions affect product performance, manufacturability, quality, cost, delivery, and regional competitiveness.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis to support engineering reviews, supplier or manufacturing collaboration, customer applications, testing, or project implementation as business needs require. 

What IMI Can Offer You   

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and well-being needs.   

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:  

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High-Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share 
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching 
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent) 
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent) 
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups  
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays  
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program) 
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy. 
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family 
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform 
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee 
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab 
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee-only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%  

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**  

Health & Safety  

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact the talent team to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.   

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.  

Code of Ethics  

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.  

Changes to This Job Description  

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.  

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.