Design Release Engineer, HVAC

Tata Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Design Release Engineer for HVAC refrigerant loop design. You will drive development and validation of the automotive HVAC compressor and A/C lines, ensuring components meet performance objectives and coordinating with powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling and suppliers.

Responsibilities include leading CFD/FEA analyses, maintaining DVP&R, data analysis and corrective actions, and supporting pilot builds at the assembly plant for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3+ years of HVAC compressor/A/C line design/development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Unigraphics NX and CATIA.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R and basic thermodynamics.
• DFSS experience and automotive assembly plant exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writing source packages, specifications, requirements and change notices to meet program timing.
• Maintain a DVP& R, support bench testing, simulations and data analysis with corrective actions.
• Lead virtual CFD/FEA analyses to meet performance objectives.
• Support pilot and pre-production build at the assembly plant for AC line and compressors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited university)

Tools

Unigraphics NX

CATIA

Job description

Job Title: Design Release Engineer – HVAC Refrigerant Loop Design

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

The HVAC Design 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.
• Lead virtual team to design and perform CFD and FEA analysis for components to meet performance.
• Support pilot and pre-production build process at the assembly plant for development and installation of AC line and compressors.

Education

• 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.
• Solid hands-on experience knowledge of Unigraphics NX and CATIA
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and basic thermodynamics knowledge.
• Experience in e-compressors, chillers, EV components are a plus.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Basic knowledge in Thermodynamics.
• Automotive assembly plant experience.
• HVAC system engineering knowledge.
• Previous experience as an AC line design and release engineer.