Automotive HVAC Release Engineer: Compressors & Valves

RGBSI; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI is seeking an HVAC Release Engineer to develop and validate automotive HVAC components, including compressors, A/C lines, refrigerant valves, chillers and sensors. You will ensure performance objectives are met and coordinate with powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling, EE and suppliers.

Responsibilities include maintaining a DVP&R, open issues list and data-driven corrective actions, and leading CFD and FEA studies for component validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical devices and sensors hardware and software.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate HVAC components including compressors, A/C lines, refrigerant valves, chillers and sensors.
• Lead CFD and FEA analyses for components to meet performance.
• Coordinate development with powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling, EE and suppliers.
• Support pilot builds at the assembly plant for development and installation of HVAC components.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

HVAC systems

Circuit diagrams

CAN/LIN bus

CAD NX

Team coordination

MS Office

Self-motivation

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

RGBSI is seeking an HVAC Release Engineer to develop and validate automotive HVAC components, including compressors, A/C lines, refrigerant valves, chillers and sensors. You will ensure performance objectives are met and coordinate with powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling, EE and suppliers.

Responsibilities include maintaining a DVP&R, open issues list and data-driven corrective actions, and leading CFD and FEA studies for component validation.