Design Release Engineer (HVAC/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

The HVAC Release Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of the automotive HVAC compressor, A/C lines, Refrigerant Valves, Chillers and Sensors. 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, EE and suppliers. Duties will include managing all design and engineering aspects of the assigned commodity, writing source packages, specifications, change notices and overall supplier management to meet program timing and deliverables. Candidate will maintain a component and sub-system DVP&R, open issues list, issue resolution activity and support and 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. Candidates will also support pilot build process at the assembly plant for development and installation of HVAC components.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Engineering)

Basic qualifications, experience, and knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent) 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 (coding knowledge is not expected)
• 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.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in e-compressors, chillers, refrigerant valves, HV/LV components are a plus.
• 3 years of experience in HVAC compressors, blower units, A/C line, HVAC system design or development. Other related design experience (Engine cooling, Aero-Thermal) also a plus.