Product Engineer II - NPD

GENTHERM GmbH; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) in Racine, Wisconsin seeks a Product Engineer II - NPD to develop advanced heat transfer products and sustain existing lines within the Heavy Duty Equipment (HDE) unit. The engineer reports to the Product Manager, Racine, and collaborates with engineering, design, sales and manufacturing from concept to production.

Responsibilities include developing HDE products, creating documentation, supporting existing products with VAVE, coordinating prototypes and tests,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in a Product Development or Application Engineering role.
• Experience in heat transfer systems and thermodynamics preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Excel and AI tools.
• Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop HDE products and systems based on scope defined by Product Management and tied to the business unit strategies.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers, Designers, Sales and Manufacturing during the entire development process from concept to production.
• Create standard documentation related to Engineering, Design and Material specification.
• Provide support for existing products, including continuous improvement and value add/value engineering (VAVE) to optimize performance and cost.
• Coordinate prototype builds, create comprehensive test plans, conduct tests and analyze results to validate designs.
• Collaborate with customers on application engineering projects related to new platform launches.

Skills

Product Development

Heat transfer thermodynamics

CAD

Excel

AI tools

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Excel

AI tools

Job description

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For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com .

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Product Engineer II - NPD will be responsible for developing advanced heat transfer products and platforms within the Heavy Duty Equipment (HDE) business unit. The engineer will also be responsible for sustaining activities of existing product lines. This position reports to the Product Manager, Racine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop HDE products and systems based on scope defined by Product Management and tied to the business unit strategies
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers, Designers, Sales and Manufacturing during the entire development process from concept to production
• Create standard documentation related to Engineering, Design and Material specification
• Provide support for existing products, including continuous improvement and value add/value engineering (VAVE) to optimize performance and cost
• Coordinate prototype builds, create comprehensive test plans, conduct tests and analyze results to validate designs
• Collaborate with customers on application engineering projects related to new platform launches

REQUIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in a Product Development or Application Engineering role
• Experience in heat transfer systems and thermodynamics preferred
• Working knowledge of CAD systems
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Excel and AI tools.
• Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment.

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Company: Modine Manufacturing Company (US)

Country/Region: US

Published: Oct 5, 2026

Nearest Major Market: Racine
Job Segment: Thermal Engineering, Product Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, HVAC, Air Quality, Engineering, Operations