Sr. Engineer

Brief Description POSITION SUMMARY This role will be responsible for design, development and maintenance improvements of residential and commercial

HVAC products that meet or exceed best-in-class performance and reliability targets across multiple platforms and

product families, as well as manufacturing support for existing products.

Essential Functions Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Lead NPD projects and sustaining initiatives.
• Manage individual projects and special engineering requests throughout the complete product development

cycle.

• Design, optimize and qualify HVAC systems employing advanced analytical methods and experimental

techniques.

• Lead product qualification and agency compliance test programs.
• Conduct analytical studies employing state-of-the-art simulation tools.
• Ensure design quality, supporting your calculations and design proposals.
• Provide technical expertise and support to manufacturing, sales & marketing, quality, and supply chain

functions.

• Interface with vendors, customers, and field personnel.
• Conduct presentations for technical and business personnel.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of material, drawings, and product change notifications.
• Interface with regulatory and test agencies.

Skills & Abilities

• Problem Solving/Analysis – Identifies problem statements and generates new and unique solutions.

Leads process improvement teams and guides others in data analysis and problem solving. Analyzes

broad, often ambiguous, and unrelated data; leveraging tools to draw conclusions. Independently develops

approach to solutions. Translates conceptual engineering designs into tangible solutions; leveraging an

appropriate level of risk in creating new designs and processes.

• Communication/Interpersonal Skills – Excellent written & verbal skills. Able to articulate and manage

expectations across the engineering department. Able to represent Engineering in cross functional

activities. Skilled project and product communicator.

• Leadership & Initiative – Is the technical leader of projects and teams. Contributes to sharing knowledge

and guiding less experienced engineers. Acceptable interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Exercises considerable latitude and technical judgement in deciding work methods. Demonstrates a desire

to continue learning and improving professional skills and effectiveness.

• Technical Knowledge & Planning – Highly knowledgeable in area of expertise. Take a technical

leadership role on teams and will validate the work of others. Writes specifications and roadmaps for

products, processes, or features. Plans complex projects, tracks project costs, KPI’s and assists with

product releases. Is perceived as an expert in the area of focus within the team and throughout the

company or industry.

• Business Knowledge – Leverages industry and market channel strategies and go-to market strategies to

influence the business and solutions. Can translate customer needs into solutions that align with the

business strategy. Incorporates latest technologies and applications for components into solutions. Uses

knowledge of customer base, product application and competing solutions to create competitive

advantages. Able to navigate the complexities of the supply chain.

• Teamwork – Works well independently or within a team context. Ability to foster teamwork within the

Engineering Team. Ability to develop working relationships with department leaders within the business.

• Adaptability/Flexibility to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles

pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Related Field. MS Preferred.

Experience:

• 10 years design & project experience preferred. Released two or more product families.

Computer Skills:

• Experience with state-of-the-art simulation tools.
• Familiar with computer programming languages.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite products.
• Familiar with database software; MRP

Certificates & Licenses:

• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification – Universal, is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC system design and applications; intimate familiarity with the systems

component design, integration, and interactions.

• Expert in the New Product Development (NPD) process, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for

Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.

• Intermediate knowledge of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and heat

exchanger design.

• Hands-on skills and experience in working with laboratory equipment, test stands and instrumentation.
• Expert on industry standards and agency compliance.
• Knowledge of air management & aeroacoustics and structural analysis.
• Intermediate knowledge of manufacturing methods used in HVAC&R field; industrial experience is a plus

but not required.

• Comprehensive knowledge with system controls, sequence of operations and electrical wiring methods.
• Intimate familiarity with data acquisition, advanced experimental techniques, instrumentation, calibration,

measurement systems, uncertainty analysis and DoE concepts.

• Intermediate knowledge and participation with regulatory committees for equipment and system level

applications.