Design Engineer I – Industrial Air Filtration

About the role

Donaldson is seeking a detail‑oriented Design Engineer I to support product development and enhancement projects within the Industrial Air Filtration division. You will create innovative dust‑collection system designs, generate manufacturing drawings, and ensure solutions meet market needs and IAF standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support new product development and current product engineering for industrial air filtration equipment.
• Generate detailed 3D CAD assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to improve product quality and implement design modifications.
• Conceptualize, prototype, and conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with IAF standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants, corporate technology, product management, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Prepare presentations and technical reports to communicate project status, test results, and recommendations.
• Create clear technical drawings for efficient manufacturing across multiple facilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or an Associate degree with equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of engineering experience with knowledge of filtration principles or local exhaust ventilation systems.
• 3+ years of CAD design experience, advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (including sheet‑metal design).
• Strong competency with PDM software (Teamcenter preferred) and intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Advanced level of English, both written and verbal.

Required skills

• SolidWorks (advanced, sheet‑metal expertise)
• Teamcenter (or similar PDM)
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• CAD design and drafting
• Technical report and presentation creation