R&D Engineer- Heat Exchange

Nesco Resource; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Match

Vacation & Holidays

Life Insurance

FSA

EAP

Training & Career Growth

Job summary

Nesco Resource in Claremore, OK is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer with direct heat exchanger experience to drive development and application of engineered thermal equipment. The role blends hands-on engineering with product development, customer support, and manufacturing collaboration.

You will own products through development, launch, and manufacturing release, translating customer needs into specifications, while balancing cost, quality, and schedule in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience involving heat exchangers, thermal equipment, HVAC systems, or related cooling technology.
• Direct Heat Exchanger Experience Is Required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and air/fluid dynamics
• Experience with product development, engineering release processes, or product-line support in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturability, production readiness, and practical engineering trade-offs

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for air-cooled heat exchangers, dry coolers, CRAHs, and related thermal systems.
• Support equipment selection, sizing, configuration, and customization based on customer requirements.
• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics principles to equipment applications.
• Develop and maintain selection tools, application methods, and technical documentation.
• Support Sales and Business Development with technical product guidance.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal teams.

Skills

Heat exchangers

Thermal engineering

CAD tools

Thermodynamics

Manufacturing liaison

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering release

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Equipment selection software

Thermal modeling software

Job description

Claremore, OK | Full-Time | Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM-3:30 PM | On-Site Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Competitive Salary: $100,000-$125,000, depending on experience

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Personal Time & Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing Training & Career Growth Opportunities

R&D Engineer - Heat Exchange

Claremore, OK | Full-Time | Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM-3:30 PM | On-Site Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Build Better Thermal Solutions.

We're seeking an experienced R&D Engineer with direct heat exchanger experience to support the development, application, and continuous improvement of engineered thermal equipment. This role combines hands-on engineering with product development, customer application support, and manufacturing collaboration, making it ideal for someone who understands both heat transfer technology and how engineered products are actually built.

What You'll Own

Thermal & Application Engineering

• Provide technical expertise for air-cooled heat exchangers, dry coolers, CRAHs, and related thermal systems.
• Support equipment selection, sizing, configuration, and customization based on customer requirements.
• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and air/fluid dynamics principles to equipment applications.
• Develop and maintain selection tools, application methods, and technical documentation.
• Support Sales and Business Development with technical product and application guidance.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Product Development

• Own assigned products through development, launch, manufacturing release, and ongoing improvement.
• Translate customer feedback, market requirements, and operational needs into product requirements.
• Establish product specifications, performance targets, and improvement priorities.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Support new product development and enhancements to existing equipment.
• Coordinate technical requirements and readiness activities prior to production release.

Manufacturing & Engineering Support

• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain throughout product development.
• Review designs and changes for manufacturability, production feasibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Identify and resolve product-readiness issues before they impact production.
• Support the transition of new and modified products into manufacturing.
• Incorporate manufacturing feedback and field experience into product improvements.
• Support product change management and continuous improvement activities.

Product Strategy & Improvement

• Analyze customer feedback, product performance, market information, and competitive data.
• Identify opportunities for new products, product enhancements, and process improvements.
• Help establish product priorities, performance goals, and development roadmaps.
• Balance customization, standardization, cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies and engineering methods that may improve product performance.
• Support applicable product approvals and certifications, including UL, CE, EMC, and other requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and customer teams.
• Translate technical requirements into clear engineering and development priorities.
• Participate in design reviews, product development meetings, and release activities.
• Provide technical guidance when product or application issues arise.
• Communicate engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Help resolve customer, manufacturing, and product-performance challenges.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of engineering experience involving heat exchangers, thermal equipment, HVAC systems, or related cooling technology
• Direct Heat Exchanger Experience Is Required
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and air/fluid dynamics
• Experience with product development, engineering release processes, or product-line support in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturability, production readiness, and practical engineering trade-offs
• Experience with thermal modeling, equipment selection software, and CAD tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and customer teams

Ideal Industry Background

• Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
• Dry Coolers
• CRAH Systems
• Industrial Cooling Equipment
• HVAC & Thermal Equipment
• Heat Transfer Equipment
• Mission-Critical Cooling
• Process Cooling
• Custom-Engineered Equipment

Work Environment

This position is based in an active industrial manufacturing environment that may include noise, dust, dirt, metal particles, machinery, welding, and other typical fabrication conditions.

Regular time on the production floor is required. Appropriate PPE, including hearing protection, safety glasses, and OSHA-compliant safety footwear, is required in designated areas. The role may require extended periods of standing and walking, along with occasional climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and lifting or moving materials up to approximately 50 pounds.

Schedule & Travel

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Travel: No travel required.

Benefits Package

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.