R & D Design Engineer I

AAON; Long View (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, a leader in commercial HVAC equipment, seeks an Engineering Technician to perform, approve, and review R&D testing of HVAC products in our Long View, Kentucky facility. You will support and direct technicians during testing in psychometric chambers and take on small projects to advance the R&D Testing Laboratory.

You will collaborate with Project Engineers and Lab Technicians, maintain test data integrity, and ensure compliance with DOE, ASHRAE, ASME, ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities.
• Works effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Project Engineers and Lab Technicians to determine testing actions.
• Maintains complete bill of materials, detailing parts used during testing.
• Reviews test plans to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Ensures testing equipment and parts are available to maintain schedule.
• Coordinates testing of HVAC equipment in various test setups and psychrometric chambers.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Job Summary:

Perform, approve, and review R&D testing of HVAC products. Support and direct Engineering Technicians during testing in psychometric test chambers. Take on small projects to support the R&D Testing Laboratory.

Essential Responsibilities/Activities:

• Coordinates with Project Engineers and Lab Technicians to determine correct course of action for testing.
• Provides complete bill of materials by defining when, where, and why parts are utilized during testing and rework.
• Reviews test plans to ensure design are met.
• Ensures equipment and parts for testing and rework are available to maintain testing schedule
• Work with the Lab Technicians to ensure that test units are complete and ready to test as needed
• Coordinates testing of HVAC equipment in various test setups and psychrometric chambers
• Works with Lab Operations to ensure that the test chamber and equipment are functioning properly and are in calibration.
• Work with Lab Technicians to ensure testing is performed to the proper standards.
• Ensure that data produced is valid for the evaluation of the tested product or component.
• Runs small, short-term projects independently.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously under the guidance of more experienced Engineers and/or Management.
• Analyzes test data to determine the product meets defined requirements DOE, ASHRAE, ASME, ISO, ASHARAE, and other standards

Education and Experience Requirements:

Degree(s):

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

License(s):

EPA 608

Certification(s):

None

• Four-year ABET accredited degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree in Applied Sciences.
• Minimum of 1-2 years in the HVAC industry or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Essential Mental Functions:

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
• Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.