Mechanical Engineer

IMI plc
IMI plc is a sector focused organization at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

The Automation platform leverages deep automation technology and applications expertise to improve productivity, safety and sustainability for our customers, Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

Mechanical Engineer - Insyt Team - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

IMI Insyt is a data driven engineering service that helps customers avoid failures and prevent costly downtime and repair. Noise, vibration, pipe cracking, erosion, mis-sized equipment, leakage, and plant upgrades are just some of the issues IMI Insyt has helped customers overcome.

The primary responsibility of the IMI Insyt Engineer is to execute IMI Insyt studies. These studies use customer data to identify, define and ultimately solve customer problems.

·       The Insyt Engineer will require an in-depth knowledge of IMI CCI products and applications, be familiar with competitor's products, and have up-to-date knowledge of the industry.

·       The Insyt Lead Engineer will leverage this knowledge and support the growth of IMI Insyt through the execution of studies and the recommendation of corrective actions and hardware modifications that solve customer issues.  

Work Environment:

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

·       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating.) 

Critical Competencies for Success

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret P&ID & piping layouts


• Select and define customer sensors required for the execution of an Insyt study, i.e. flow meters, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, etc.


• Clearly communicate the critical findings and recommendations of the IMI Insyt study to the customer via formal report writing and virtual or in-person technical presentations


• Clearly define any IMI hardware or service quotations that result from the IMI Insyt study and hand these over to the proper sales channels.


• Communicate with internal stakeholders such as sales and engineering during the pre-bid and execution phase of the study to be sure customer issues are properly addressed.


• Find process improvements through automation or outsourcing that can better and more efficiently communicate our results to the customer


• Be active in industry conferences and publications, staying up to date on industry trends that affect customer operations and performance


• Creatively find new or different ways to use customer data to identify problems

What We Are Looking For 

• B.A./B.S.  Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field


• 5+ years in engineering, or technical sales role focused on solving customer problems preferred


• Familiar with valve applications and plant designs


• Able to read P&ID and piping isometrics


• Have worked with customers on problem solving and training


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Have presented to customers or at industry conferences


• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering


• Excellent teamwork skills


• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time

What We Offer

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share


• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching


• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)


• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)


• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups 


• Vacation/Sick time, encompassing inclusive holidays 


• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)


• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.


• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family


• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform


• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee


• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab


• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Health & Safety

·       The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

·       Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

Work Environment

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

·       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating.)

Salary range: $80,000 annual - $115,000 annual, depending on experience.

IMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.