HVAC Design Engineer

Munters Corporation (MUS); Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Flexible work schedule

Generous vacation and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and conference/“

Job summary

Munters Corporation in Daleville, VA is seeking an HVAC Design Engineer to advance two‑phase direct‑to‑chip cooling for data centers. You will design, prototype, test, and validate cooling systems while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes hands‑on development, thermodynamics knowledge, and strong documentation. A bachelor's in engineering and 5–7+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ HVAC/refrigeration engineering or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal management, or similar equipment design.
• Demonstrated experience designing cooling or refrigeration equipment.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration cycles.
• Hands-on prototype development, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced HVAC, refrigeration, and two‑phase cooling equipment.
• Create engineering specs, BOMs, design docs, and prototype assemblies.
• Apply thermodynamics and heat transfer to optimize system performance.
• Build/test prototypes, analyze data, troubleshoot, and propose improvements.
• Develop test plans, document results, and support verification and validation.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, controls, sourcing, and other teams.
• Support product development from concept through manufacturing release.
• Coordinate with suppliers and external partners to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

HVAC Design

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Prototype testing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Compensation Range: 115000.00 HVAC Design Engineer Location: Daleville, VA Travel: 10% or less Company: Munters Corporation

Help Engineer the Future of Data Center Cooling

Are you an HVAC or refrigeration engineer ready to work on next‑generation cooling technology? Join Munters’ Research & Development team in Daleville, VA, and help develop innovative two‑phase direct‑to‑chip cooling solutions designed to support the growing demands of data centers and AI computing. Munters is a global leader in energy‑efficient air treatment and climate‑control solutions. In this hands‑on engineering role, you’ll help transform new ideas into tested, reliable, and production‑ready cooling systems.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop advanced HVAC, refrigeration, and two‑phase cooling equipment.
• Create engineering specifications, bills of materials, design documentation, and prototype assemblies.
• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration principles to optimize system performance.
• Build and test prototypes, analyze performance data, troubleshoot issues, and recommend design improvements.
• Develop test plans, document results, and support design verification and product validation.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, controls, sourcing, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Support product development from concept and prototyping through manufacturing release.
• Work with suppliers and external partners to resolve technical challenges and improve product reliability.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC/Refrigeration Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5–7+ years of relevant engineering experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal management, process cooling, liquid cooling, or similar equipment design.
• Demonstrated experience designing cooling or refrigeration equipment.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration cycles.
• Hands‑on experience with prototype development, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with two‑phase refrigeration, pumped refrigerant loops, heat exchangers, or phase‑change cooling.
• Exposure to data center cooling, direct‑to‑chip cooling, or high‑density electronics thermal management.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, CFD, FEA, thermal modeling, or data‑acquisition systems.
• Experience taking products from early design through prototype validation and manufacturing release.

Why Join Munters?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
• Company‑sponsored social events and team‑building activities.

Make an Impact Join a team developing innovative cooling technologies for increasingly demanding data centers and AI applications. Bring your engineering expertise to Munters and help shape the next generation of thermal‑management solutions.

Munters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

All offers are contingent on applicable pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

Join Munters and become part of a dynamic team shaping the future of climate solutions.

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth in an inclusive, forward‑thinking environment.

At Munters, your journey is our journey — let's innovate for a brighter future together.

A diverse and inclusive organization spurs innovation, lifts performance and creates greater business value. That’s why DEI is the foundation of our long‑term strategy. We are commited to building a workplace for everyone and work to counter systemic bias, prevent harassment and discrimination and ensure employee health, well‑being, work‑life balance, community involvement and more.

Departments

• Research & Development
• Design Engineering & Science
• Production
• Purchasing & Sourcing
• Quality
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Product Management
• Marketing
• Sales
• Service & Support
• Sustainability
• Communications
• Finance
• Human Resource
• IT
• Legal
• Project & Program Management
• Business Excellence