Associate Design Engineer

Horton, Inc. is a global leader in thermal control for power systems, offering innovative technologies for transportation and industrial applications to ensure optimal operation even in demanding conditions. With over 75 years of experience, Horton provides reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment worldwide.

About the role

With general guidance from a Manager, this position supports new product development and improvements to existing products. Key responsibilities include design, analysis, DFMEA, test planning, and component/system testing to meet performance and reliability targets. The role involves using testing results and advanced analysis tools to approve product applications and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Make risk-balanced decisions in a motivated, self-directed manner.
• Visit customer locations to understand their needs.
• Direct the modeling and drafting of concepts into testable designs.
• Conduct computer-aided analysis of new concepts using FEA and/or CFD.
• Test materials and concepts, collaborating with test lab staff to design tests and document results.
• Determine product readiness for release.
• Develop test designs to measure product function, quality, and new ideas or modifications.
• Provide technical expertise for improvements to existing product designs and authorize revisions.
• Support modifications of existing products to meet customer requirements while maintaining function and quality.
• Participate in screening vendors and their products for use by Horton.
• Provide on-site assistance to customers, including dealers, OEMs, distributors, or fleet customers, for product application issues.
• Diagnose field failures and report findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-year Engineering degree.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Experience with CAD, GD&T, FEA, Reliability Testing, and Design of Experiments is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided now or in the future.

Pay

The estimated hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $86,000 per year plus bonus.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company Paid Holidays.
• 401K.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Education Assistance.