Optimization Engineer II — New Product Development

U.S. Water Heating

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Rheem North America, based in Montgomery, AL, seeks an Optimization Engineer II to drive design optimization and system simulations for new and existing technologies in potable and space heating systems.

The role collaborates across Rheem operating units and external partners, performing concept ideation, model development and prototype qualification to enable feasible demonstrations and business impact.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
3 years of related experience in heat transfer, mechanical design, modelling, analytics, optimization and validation methods.
Working knowledge of analysis & system development tools (e.g., ANSYS/Fluent, ANSYS/Mechanical, MATLAB, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, EnergyPlus, CoilDesigner, VapCyc, GT Suite).
Prior experience with computational modeling using computer simulations and mathematical algorithms to create virtual prototypes and complete multiscale analysis
Demonstrated ability to self-determine, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
Proven professional mentoring and communications skills
Ability to compose professional business correspondence for internal and external dissemination
Demonstrated ability to work constructively with all levels of internal team members, senior staff, external suppliers, and customers

Responsibilities

Design and optimize solutions for new and existing products.
Engage in early-stage concept ideation, concept analyses and reductions of concepts to practical prototypes for demonstrations of feasibility.
Create computer-based component and system level simulations in the prediction of vapor compression cycle behavior, gas combustion, heat transfer, fluid flow, system performance of water heating, space heating, combinational water heating designs and applications.
Devise methods of fabrication, testing, coordination of experiments, evaluating test results in comparisons to predicted outcomes, and prepare research summaries contextually relevant to the business.
Develop technology path with high fidelity prototypes that represents critical functionality and carry business case components.
Coordinate customer testing and early-stage VOC via agile project management approach.
Engage and advise engineering teams on matters of expertise, coaching on analysis tools and methods, and engineering problem solving assistance.
Serve as a project engineer on select objectives as assigned