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Mechanical Engineering Manager

Zodiac Pool Systems • Carlsbad, CA • 1h ago

Engineering Carlsbad, California

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Description

Fluidra is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our team in Carlsbad, CA.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

We're looking for a mechanical engineering leader with deep technical expertise in motor technologies and drive systems. The Hydraulics Engineering Manager leads the U.S. team responsible for pumps, filters, and valves, with an emphasis on variable-speed integration and motor-driven systems. This person should be highly fluent in motor design and performance, able to guide decisions on motor architecture, control strategies, and system-level behavior while leading a team focused on developing reliable, efficient hydraulic products. Additionally, you will:

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.

WHAT WE SEEK

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.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and lab setting with occasional time spent in test or production areas.

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as needed.

Travel 10-20% for supplier and team collaboration.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

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

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®, Del® 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 $ 140,000- $150,000. 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.

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