Senior Combustion Engineer – Industrial Burners

Chicago Dryer Company; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Dryer Company seeks a Combustion Engineer to advance gas-heated ironer systems for commercial laundry, focusing on direct-fired and thermal-fluid heating with natural gas and LP. You’ll improve combustion performance, thermal efficiency, emissions, safety, and reliability across product lines, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and service teams.

This role requires a 5+ year background in combustion systems, strong heat-transfer knowledge, and familiarity with burner control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with combustion systems, industrial burners, thermal systems, or gas-fired equipment.
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer, burner design, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot combustion systems and gas-heated ironers.
• Improve heat-transfer efficiency and overall thermal performance.
• Diagnose ignition, flame stability, and gas-delivery issues and resolve them.
• Evaluate direct and indirect heating methods using natural gas and LP.
• Support new product development, design upgrades, and field improvements.
• Collaborate with electrical/controls engineers on burner control and safety interlocks.
• Analyze combustion performance, air/fuel ratios, and emissions reduction.
• Work with production and service teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability.
• Interpret industry standards and codes (UL, CSA, ETL, NFPA).

Skills

Heat transfer

Combustion theory

Gas burner design

Thermal efficiency optimization

PLC/microcontroller controls

Instrumentation (thermocouples, RTDs)

burner control platforms

Gas safety codes awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related

Tools

Honeywell burner control

Siemens burner control

Fireye controls

Job description

Chicago Dryer Company seeks a Combustion Engineer to advance gas-heated ironer systems for commercial laundry, focusing on direct-fired and thermal-fluid heating with natural gas and LP. You’ll improve combustion performance, thermal efficiency, emissions, safety, and reliability across product lines, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and service teams.

This role requires a 5+ year background in combustion systems, strong heat-transfer knowledge, and familiarity with burner control