Product Engineer

CONFIDENTIAL PRODUCT ENGINEER — HVAC/R

Langhorne, PA | 100% On-Site | Full-Time

Compensation:

• Entry-Level Engineering Candidate: $70,000–$80,000 + 15–20% Bonus
• 5+ Years HVAC/R Experience + Engineering Degree: $80,000–$110,000 + 15–20% Bonus

A growing organization in the HVAC/R industry is seeking a Product Engineer to serve as a key technical resource across product development, engineering specifications, quality, compliance, and supplier relationships.

This is a high-ownership opportunity for an engineer who wants direct exposure to HVAC/R product development, international manufacturing, product performance, and technical problem-solving. The position will work closely with overseas manufacturing partners and internal teams to ensure products meet North American performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own technical specifications and requirements for HVAC/R products and components from concept through production.
• Review engineering drawings, product data sheets, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Work directly with international suppliers and manufacturing partners on product development and improvements.
• Support product compliance with applicable UL, ETL, AHRI, DOE, EPA, and other industry requirements.
• Partner with Quality to evaluate samples, establish testing protocols, investigate product issues, and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex product and performance issues.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, product evaluations, and technology assessments.
• Coordinate third-party testing and certification for new products.
• Develop technical bulletins, installation guides, troubleshooting documentation, and product training materials.
• Monitor changes in HVAC/R technology, industry standards, efficiency requirements, and refrigerant regulations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain on technical product initiatives.
• Periodic domestic and international travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.
• Entry-level candidates with an engineering degree will be considered.
• Candidates with 5+ years of HVAC/R experience and an engineering degree are encouraged to apply.
• HVAC/R, refrigeration, mechanical systems, product engineering, applications engineering, or product development experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and product documentation.
• Understanding of refrigeration systems, ductless and ducted HVAC equipment, inverter/variable-speed technology, or related components.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; ERP or PLM experience is a plus.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• HVAC/R product development or applications engineering
• International/OEM supplier management
• Pacific Rim or overseas manufacturing relationships
• UL, ETL, AHRI, DOE, or EPA compliance
• EPA 608 certification
• Quality engineering / CAPA / root-cause analysis
• Inverter-driven or variable-speed HVAC systems
• Refrigerant regulations and efficiency standards
• Private-label or wholesale HVAC/R products
• Mandarin language skills or experience working with Chinese manufacturing partners