RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Responsible for structural design, improvement, and standardization of products such as butterfly valves, ball valves, balancing valves, with a focus on stainless steel valves used in liquid cooling systems.
- Complete product selection, material selection, 3D modeling (Inventor), and output of engineering drawings based on project requirements.
- Perform structural calculations, strength checks, flow resistance analysis, and reliability optimization for key valve components (valve body, valve seat, valve stem, seals, etc.).
- Prepare and maintain technical documents, including: BOM, technical specifications, design changes (ECN), test standards (DVP), assembly drawings, and technical process requirements.
- Provide technical support for product prototype trials, track tests (pressure resistance, sealing, lifespan, torque, flow, etc.), and promote design optimization.
- Develop valve design input requirements based on application scenarios (liquid cooling, HVAC, etc.), ensuring products comply with relevant national/industry standards (such as GB, ASME, ISO, DIN).
- Support the procurement team in supplier development and technical evaluation, and participate in sampling and quality control of castings, forgings, and machined parts.
- Assist the quality, production, and after-sales teams in resolving technical issues during valve production and at customer sites.
- Participate in cost optimization (VAVE) projects, promoting structural optimization and material substitution.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Machinery, Process Equipment, or related fields.
MANAGEMENT:
NA
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of design and R&D experience in the valve industry, familiar with any type of butterfly valves, ball valves, or balancing valves, and knowledge of two-way/three-way control valves; experience in designing sanitary-grade stainless steel valves is preferred.
- Proficient in using Inventor; familiarity with finite element analysis and fluid analysis tools is preferred.
- Familiar with valve-related standards, such as GB, ISO, ASME, API, DIN, etc.
- Knowledgeable about common metal materials, rubber/plastic sealing materials, and their compatibility.
- Possess basic capabilities in mechanical strength calculations, torque calculations, structural checks, and flow resistance analysis.
- Meticulous work attitude, strong sense of responsibility, good cross-department communication skills, and ability to independently drive projects.
- Able to read technical documents in English.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of design and R&D experience in the valve industry
- Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
- Proficient in using Inventor
- Familiar with valve-related standards like GB, ISO, ASME, API
- Knowledge of common metal materials and sealing materials
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) design includes an automatic company contribution plus matching, with immediate vesting indicated for U.S. employees. This is consistently positioned as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is characterized as generous from early tenure with flexible use and a standard set of paid holidays. Multiple references point to both general PTO and additional flexible time options.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include telehealth, wellness tools, fitness reimbursements, tuition assistance, and employee discount programs. Family‑building support and paid parental leave are also highlighted.
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