HVAC R&D Electrical Engineer — Prototyping & Controls

KCC Companies; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

9 Paid Holidays

EBITDA bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

ESOP

Job summary

KCC Companies in Simpsonville, KY is seeking an electrical engineer to serve as a primary electrical resource within the R&D team. You will apply deep electrical engineering expertise to hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and collaborative development for HVAC products, from wiring schematics to control strategies and prototype builds.

The role emphasizes safety, high-voltage experience, and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Controls Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices (arc flash, lockout/tagout).
• Proficiency reading and interpreting schematics, system drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Fluent understanding of electrical and controls systems and troubleshooting ability.
• Willingness to learn how electrical and control systems affect HVAC performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and optimize electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD or equivalent tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to guide electrical and controls decisions across new technologies and concepts.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems across voltage ranges (24V AC/DC to 575V) during prototyping and testing.
• Conduct safety and performance evaluations for new designs per NEC/UL standards.
• Support design and implementation of electrical components, controls, and processes for HVAC systems.
• Assist in development of training materials and documentation for electrical systems and controls.
• Analyze data to validate performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to cross-functional R&D efforts with mechanical, software, and controls teams.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry standards to guide design direction.

Skills

Electrical theory

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems

High voltage

Electrical safety

Electrical panel wiring

Communication

Cross-functional

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

NEC Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Lisp (AutoCAD)

Power meters

VFDs

PLC programming

Multimeter

Job description

KCC Companies in Simpsonville, KY is seeking an electrical engineer to serve as a primary electrical resource within the R&D team. You will apply deep electrical engineering expertise to hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and collaborative development for HVAC products, from wiring schematics to control strategies and prototype builds.

The role emphasizes safety, high-voltage experience, and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and software teams.