HVAC Release Engineer

Trillium Staffing; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 39,950 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Professional in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an HVAC Release Engineer to develop and validate automotive HVAC compressors and A/C lines.

You will lead CFD/FEA analyses, coordinate with powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling and suppliers, and support pilot builds at the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 2+ years experience in HVAC compressors and/or A/C line design/development (3 years preferred).
• Very good knowledge about Unigraphics NX and CATIA.
• Strong PC + MS Office skills and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with DFMEA and with DVP&R.
• Basic thermodynamics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate HVAC compressor and A/C line components to meet performance objectives.
• Coordinate development with powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling and suppliers.
• Write source packages, specifications, requirements and change notices; manage supplier relations.
• Maintain a component and sub-system DVP&R; analyze test results and implement corrective actions.
• Lead virtual CFD and FEA analyses for components to meet performance; support pilot and pre-production builds at the plant.

Skills

CFD/FEA analysis

Unigraphics NX

CATIA

DFMEA

DVP&R

HVAC compressor design

A/C line design

Team coordination

Education

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

2+ years HVAC compressors and/or A/C line design experience

Tools

Unigraphics NX

CATIA

Job description

Trillium Professional is now seeking a HVAC Release Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI!

The HVAC Release Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of the automotive HVAC compressor and A/C lines. 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 and suppliers. Duties will include (not limited to) writing source packages, specifications, requirements, change notices and overall supplier management to meet program timing and deliverables. Candidate will maintain a component and sub-system DVP&R, support and keep up to date with 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. Candidate will also need to support pilot and pre-production build process at the assembly plant for development and installation of AC line and compressors.

Pay rate is up to $47.80/hour.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited university.
• 2+ years of experience in HVAC compressors and/or A/C line design/development. (3 years preferred) Other related design experience (Engine cooling, Aero-Thermal) also a plus.
• Very good knowledge about Unigraphics NX and CATIA
• Strong PC + MS Office skills required. Excellent written, verbal and listening skills and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and motivated to produce results.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
• Basic thermodynamics knowledge.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in e-compressors, chillers, EV components are a plus.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Automotive assembly plant experience.
• HVAC system engineering knowledge.
• Previous experience as an AC line design and release engineer.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.