HVAC Refrigerant Design Release Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills MI

Position Title: DRE - HVAC

Responsibilities:

• The HVAC Release Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of the automotive HVAC compressor, A/C lines, Refrigerant Valves, Chillers and Sensors.
• The candidate will ensure the components meet performance objectives and will coordinate development with other functional areas such as powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling, EE and suppliers.
• Duties will include managing all design and engineering aspects of the assigned commodity, writing source packages, specifications, change notices and overall supplier management to meet program timing and deliverables.
• Candidate will maintain a component and sub-system DVP&R, open issues list, issue resolution activity and support and component bench testing, simulation, drive-cell and static cell test results as well as perform data analysis and establish proper corrective actions as required.
• Need to lead virtual team to design and perform CFD and FEA analysis for components to meet performance.
• Candidates will also support pilot build process at the assembly plant for development and installation of HVAC components.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in electric/mechanical compressor development or experience in electronic valves
• Basic knowledge of Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and HVAC systems
• Basic electrical knowledge, ability to read circuit diagrams, pinouts, traces and napkin diagrams HVAC
• Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical devices and sensors hardware and software (coding knowledge is not expected)
• CAN/LIN bus knowledge and/or circuit analysis experience
• Experience with CAD tools - NX or Team Center
• Strong PC + MS Office skills required. Excellent written, verbal and listening skills and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and motivated to produce results.

Preferred:

• Experience in e-compressors, chillers, refrigerant valves, HV/LV components are a plus.
• 3 years of experience in HVAC compressors, blower units, A/C line, HVAC system design or development. Other related design experience (Engine cooling, Aero-Thermal) also a plus.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), software and controls requirements
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Automotive assembly plant experience.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited institution