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 Release Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to lead development and validation of HVAC components (compressors, A/C lines, refrigerant valves, chillers, sensors). You will coordinate with powertrain, BIW, aero/thermal, engine cooling, EE and suppliers to meet program targets.

Responsibilities include maintaining DVP&R, issues lists, bench testing, CFD/FEA analyses, and driving corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Must have strong thermodynamics and fluid mechanics fundamentals.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter with motivation to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate automotive HVAC components including compressors, A/C lines, refrigerant valves, chillers and sensors.
• Coordinate development with powertrain, BIW, aero/thermal, engine cooling, EE and suppliers.
• Manage design, specifications, change notices and supplier management to meet program timing and deliverables.
• Maintain DVP&R and issues lists; support bench testing, simulations and data analysis; drive corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

• 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