HVAC Refrigerant Loop Design Release Engineer

Zobility; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility is seeking an HVAC Refrigerant Loop Release Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to develop and validate HVAC components and lead cross-functional design efforts. You will manage supplier collaboration, define specifications, and support test cells and simulations for performance verification.

The role requires hands-on CFD/FEA analysis, DVP&R maintenance, and strong communication skills to drive issue resolution and timely program deliverables.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in electric/mechanical compressor development or electronic valves.
• Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and HVAC systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge; able to read circuit diagrams, pinouts and traces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate HVAC components (compressor, lines, valves, sensors).
• Coordinate design with powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal and suppliers.
• Maintain DVP&R, issue tracking, bench testing and data analysis.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Self-starter

Education

ABET-accredited degree in ME or EE

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Title: 26-01809 - HVAC Refrigerant Loop Design Release Engineer

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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:

• 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.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), software and controls requirements
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited institution