Jr R&D Engineer

Midea America; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midea America Corp. in Louisville, KY, is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support R&D for Packaged AC product families. You will participate in design, prototyping, testing, and collaborate with international teams.

This full-time, on-site role involves travel, cross-functional work, and contributing to IP strategy, competitive analysis, and product improvements based on consumer research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 0–3 years of R&D experience, preferably in retail AC or HVAC.
• Experience with component and system-level reliability testing.
• Experience in product design and prototyping.
• Experience collaborating with international teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and execute a strategy.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and team-oriented.
• Knowledge of fabrication tools and prototyping methods.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in project development, testing and prototyping.
• Collaborate with international R&D team regarding product design, problem-solving, and new concept development.
• Participate in weekly R&D calls with international design team and follow up on action items.
• Take a hands-on approach in advanced development and prototyping to prove feasibility.
• Contribute to the intellectual property strategy and roadmap for these product families.
• Support competitive analysis and teardowns including technology offerings, features, performance data.
• Recommend product improvements, new features based on product feedback, reviews, and consumer research.
• Support and/or potentially help lead university research projects.
• Support advocacy for new projects related to Packaged AC product categories.
• Work independently and with a small team to recommend product improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Prototyping

International collaboration

Communication

Self-management

Strategic planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Fabrication tools

Prototyping methods

Job description

Midea America Corp. is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform, and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion, and partnership with our teams. We are a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are also ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offer one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry.

Job Summary:

This position focuses on R&D activities for the Packaged AC team including designing and prototyping new concepts and designs, advanced development, and future innovation for these product categories. The role involves collaboration with international teams, product planning, testing, and travel.

This position is full-time and fully on-site. Some domestic and international travel is required.

• Support senior team members in project development, testing and prototyping.
• Collaborate with international R&D team regarding product design, problem-solving, and new concept development.
• Participate in weekly R&D calls with international design team and follow up on action items.
• Take a hands-on approach in advanced development and prototyping to prove feasibility.
• Contribute to the intellectual property strategy and roadmap for these product families.
• Support competitive analysis and teardowns including technology offerings, features, performance data.
• Recommend product improvements, new features based on product feedback, reviews, and consumer research.
• Support and/or potentially help lead university research projects.
• Support advocacy for new projects related to Packaged AC product categories.
• Work independently and with a small team to recommend product improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 0-3 years experience in research and development, ideally in retail AC or HVAC sectors
• Previous experience with component and system level reliability testing
• Prior experience in product design and prototyping
• Experience collaborating with international teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with technical teams
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and execute a strategy
• Experience with component and system level reliability testing
• Goal-oriented and self-managed
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Knowledge of and experience with standard fabrication tools and prototyping methods

Preferred qualifications:

• History of working with global colleagues
• Previous experience with HVAC

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.