Prototype & Innovation Engineer - Packaged AC

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. 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.