Mechanical / Electro - Mechanical Engineer

Fluidra’s looking for a Mechanical / Electro – Mechanical Engineer to join our Pool Cleaning Robotics team at our West Coast office in Carlsbad, CA.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and improving our pool cleaning robots. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the performance, reliability, and efficiency of our products. Additionally, you will: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative pool cleaning robot solutions.
• Design detailed 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Integrate electrical and electronic systems and sensors into mechanical designs.
• Participate in the selection of appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for components.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and simulations to optimize designs.
• Develop test methodology to validate new designs.
• Design and build prototypes for testing and validation, iterating on designs as needed.
• Identify root causes of component and system failures.
• Contribute to documentation and technical reports to communicate design intent and test results effectively.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs can be effectively and efficiently produced.

WHAT WE SEEK

• Entry to mid-level engineering experience in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems is a plus with professional, educational, or hobby experience such as building and programming products like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping technologies.

EDUCATION

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: 

• 9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)
• Flexible vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• On-site gym, ping-pong, foosball, outdoor bocce ball court, BBQ & firepit
• Generous product discounts

WHO WE ARE

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects® , Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Expected salary range is $75,000 - $130,000. Fluidra offers a comprehensive total rewards / benefits program that includes base salary, annual bonus based on performance of individual and company objectives, competitive 401K matching, paid vacation and sick time, full range of health benefits, educational assistance, etc. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation and total rewards program.