HVAC R&D Innovation Engineer

Judge Direct Placement; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading HVAC firm in Bend, OR is seeking an Innovation Engineer to lead research and development within their R&D department. This role focuses on identifying and deploying disruptive innovations in HVAC technology, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and extensive experience in HVAC system design. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, including thermodynamics and product development expertise. Competitive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in HVAC R&D or a related manufacturing engineering environment.
• Deep experience with HVAC system design and components.
• Proven success in new product introduction (NPI) within a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D efforts to identify and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Initiate and manage research projects focused on enhancing system performance.
• Design novel HVAC components and systems.
• Apply rigorous testing and analysis to validate new designs.
• Drive the transition of innovations from lab to production floor.

Skills

HVAC system design

3D CAD/CAE tools

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

New product introduction (NPI)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

A leading HVAC firm in Bend, OR is seeking an Innovation Engineer to lead research and development within their R&D department. This role focuses on identifying and deploying disruptive innovations in HVAC technology, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and extensive experience in HVAC system design. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, including thermodynamics and product development expertise. Competitive salary range is offered.