Engineer II

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC Design Engineer to drive design, development, and manufacturing support for residential and commercial HVAC products.

You will lead simulations, testing, and regulatory interfaces across multiple platforms while coordinating with cross-functional teams on NPD and sustaining initiatives. Ideal candidates hold a mechanical engineering degree with HVAC emphasis and at least five years of design/project experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years design & project experience preferred.
• Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC emphasis preferred.
• EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification a plus.
• Experience with state-of-the-art simulation tools.
• Familiar with programming languages and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to NPD projects and sustaining initiatives.
• Manage projects through the full product development cycle.
• Design, optimize and qualify HVAC systems.
• Lead product qualification and agency tests.
• Conduct analytical studies using simulations.
• Ensure design quality with solid calculations.
• Support manufacturing, sales, quality, and supply chain.
• Interface with vendors, customers and field personnel.
• Present technical and business information.
• Document designs with BOMs, drawings, and change notifications.
• Interface with regulatory and test agencies.

Skills

HVAC design

Thermodynamics

DoE concepts

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc/BA in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Programming languages

Microsoft Office

Job description

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)

• Provide measurable contribution to 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.
• Support manufacturing, sales & marketing, quality, technical services, 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, special customer requests, and product change notifications.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and test agencies.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Preferred emphasis on HVAC system design or thermal sciences.

Experience:

• 5 years design & project experience preferred.

Computer Skills:

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

Certificates & Licenses:

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

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of HVAC system design and applications; familiarity with the systems component design, integration, and interactions.
• Familiarity with the New Product Development (NPD) process, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• 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.
• Knowledge of industry standards and agency compliance.
• Knowledge of air management & aeroacoustics and structural analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods used in HVAC&R field; industrial experience is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with system controls, sequence of operations and electrical wiring methods.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, advanced experimental techniques, instrumentation, calibration, measurement systems, uncertainty analysis and DoE concepts.