R&D Engineer, Thermal Cooling Systems

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive health

dental

vision

401(k) retirement plan with company?m

paid time off

Job summary

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking a R&D Engineer to join our team in Claremore, Oklahoma. You will lead assigned product lines across customer application, product strategy, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional product release.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership from concept through launch, with collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality to optimize performance, cost, and time-to-market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC, heat exchangers, mission-critical cooling systems, or related thermal equipment.
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and air / fluid dynamics.
• Experience with product development, cross-functional release processes, and product-line support in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturability, production readiness, and practical engineering trade-offs in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with product-line management, lifecycle ownership, or product strategy in a technical environment.
• Proficient with thermal modelling, selection software, and CAD tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and customer teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead product line development from concept through launch and lifecycle management.
• Provide technical expertise in the application of air-cooled heat exchangers and related systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality for manufacturability and cost targets.
• Define product specifications, performance targets, and feature enhancements.
• Coordinate product approvals and certifications (UL, CE, EMC) as needed.

Skills

HVAC systems experience

Thermal modelling

CAD tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development

Thermodynamics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Thermal Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Selection software

Job description

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking a R&D Engineer to join our team in Claremore, Oklahoma. You will lead assigned product lines across customer application, product strategy, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional product release.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership from concept through launch, with collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality to optimize performance, cost, and time-to-market.