Fluidra North America · 15 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expFluidra North America is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join their team. This role involves leading a team focused on developing hydraulic products, specifically in motor technologies and drive systems, while ensuring collaboration across various engineering disciplines.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingWater
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of mechanical and hydraulics engineers focused on pump, filter, and valve products
Serve as the subject matter expert for motor technologies used in hydraulic applications
Apply detailed knowledge of AC induction, BLDC, axial flux, and emerging motor types to evaluate and influence product designs
Collaborate with controls and electronics teams to define drive requirements, interface specifications, and performance targets
Review and interpret motor and system-level test data, including torque, efficiency, speed, and acoustic behavior
Translate product and performance goals into clear engineering requirements for both mechanical and motor systems
Guide supplier discussions and design reviews related to motor construction, materials, and drive integration
Oversee engineering deliverables, project priorities, and budgets, ensuring products meet design intent and reliability goals
Build and maintain a technically strong team that understands both fluid mechanics and electromechanical systems
Promote collaboration between global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing groups to achieve common design and cost objectives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in a leadership or management role
Expert-level understanding of motor technologies, including AC induction, BLDC, axial flux, and related control systems
Familiarity with motor performance fundamentals such as torque curves, losses, magnetic design, and efficiency tradeoffs
Strong understanding of variable-speed drives and how control algorithms interact with motor and mechanical systems
Hands-on experience in pump or fluid-handling product development
Proficiency with SolidWorks, FEA, and CFD
Proven record of leading cross-functional engineering projects from concept through production
Clear communicator, comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, and firmware disciplines
Travel 10–20% for supplier and team collaboration
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Preferred
Background in electromechanical system integration and supplier collaboration for motors or drives
Familiarity with motor standards, safety, and efficiency regulations
Experience managing engineers working on variable-speed or electronically controlled products
Benefits
Flexible Vacation
9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!) with subsequent Fridays WFH
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!
Generous product discounts
Company
Fluidra North America
Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential and commercial pool markets, globally.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christina Kim, CSP
HSE US Business Partner
Julie Welch
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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