HVAC Refrigerant Loop design release engineer

Responsibilities

The HVAC Release Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of the automotive HVAC compressor and A/C lines. 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 and suppliers. Duties will include (not limited to) writing source packages, specifications, requirements, change notices and overall supplier management to meet program timing and deliverables. Candidate will maintain a component and sub-system DVP&R, support and keep up to date with 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. Candidate will also need to support pilot and pre-production build process at the assembly plant for development and installation of AC line and compressors.

Educatio

nBachelor of Science (Engineering) from an ABET accredited university

.Basic qualifications, experience, and knowledg

e• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited university

.• 3+ years of experience in HVAC compressors and/or A/C line design/development. Other related design experience (Engine cooling, Aero-Thermal) also a plus

.• Very good knowledge about Unigraphics NX and CATI

A• Strong PC + MS Office skills required. Excellent written, verbal and listening skills and interpersonal skills

.• Self-starter and motivated to produce results

.• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

.• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)

.• Basic thermodynamics knowledge

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Preferred qualificatio

ns• Experience in e-compressors, chillers, EV components are a plu

s.• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS

).• Basic knowledge in Thermodynamic

s.• Automotive assembly plant experienc

e.• HVAC system engineering knowledg

e.• Previous experience as an AC line design and release enginee

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