Senior Engineer I, Product Development

Description

• Mentor, Develop, & Guide Engineer Teams Driving Continuous Improvement
• Perform advanced thermal-fluid, structural, and manufacturability analyses; act as a final approver for complex engineering decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, providing technical coaching and guidance on analysis methods, codes, and design best practices.
• Provide Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment
• Serve as a technical authority for heat transfer product design, establishing and maintaining design standards and best practices.
• Oversee engineering documentation, configuration control, and quality of technical outputs for assigned programs.
• Forecast and plan engineering resources for assigned product lines; align work plans with business priorities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including root-cause investigations, standardization efforts, and process enhancements.
• Champion the development and maintenance of design tools, templates, and engineering rule libraries.
• Develop and release complete engineering packages, ensuring compliance with ASME, UL, IIAR, and AHRI codes.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, and design optimization across product families.
• Support vendor selection through technical bid evaluations and oversee successful integration of new components and technologies.
• Oversee Product Development, Portfolio Execution & Engineering Planning
• May work outside at times and be exposed to excessive noise, heat, or bad weather
• Represent Engineering in customer discussions, escalations, and strategic supplier engagements when expert guidance is required.
• Drive innovation by leading feasibility studies, concept development, and early-phase technology evaluations.
• Develop engineering KPIs and report progress related to quality, cycle time, and productivity.
• Communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations to stakeholders to support high-quality decision making.
• Lead multiple NPD and VA/VE programs from concept through launch, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality adherence.
• Lead Technical Design & Product Line Ownership
• Lead design reviews and act as the primary engineering interface with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Product Management, Sales, and Customer Support.

Requirements

• Solid theoretical knowledge and sound engineering judgement; good track record of developing from concept to viable real-world solutions
• Proficiency in FEA (finite element analysis) software
• Must pass the EIT/FE exam within 2 years of BS degree or hire date, whichever is later
• Must pass the PE exam within 6 years of BS degree or hire date, whichever is later
• Project management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in coil design and manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineer, required
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Access, MS Project, and SAP desired
• Experience with solids-based CAD/CAM software
• Knowledge of HVAC&R systems and components, particularly on the condenser and evaporator
• May need to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work from motorized, elevated work platforms during inspections and commissioning
• 8+ years of experience, with a Bachelors degree, or 5+ years of experience, with a Masters degree
• Knowledge and field experiences (design and build, application, operation, and trouble-shooting)
• EIT/FE and PE preferred, but must meet requirements to sit for EIT exam at minimum
• Knowledge and experience with codes in the HVAC&R industry, including but not limited to: Pressure vessel and piping codes (ASME BPVC Section VIII, ASME BPVC Section IX, ASME B31.5); Refrigeration systems safety standards (UL 207, UL 60334-2-40, ASHRAE 15); IIAR Ammonia and CO2 standards; Certification and Regulation: AHRI 420, California Title 24
• Proficiency in CFD, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software
• Occasional lifting 50 pounds
• Master’s degree in Engineering, preferred
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction practices
• Expert knowledge in electrical and controls or structure FEA analysis, highly preferred
• Leadership ability; ability to produce through persuasion versus direct authority

Benefits

• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance