Senior HVAC Systems Engineer – Refrigeration & Certification

Description Garrett; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrett Advancing Motion is hiring a Systems Engineer to own HVAC product requirements, interface with customers and suppliers, and guide cross-functional design decisions. The role focuses on refrigerant compressors and associated systems, with responsibilities spanning risk analysis, certifications, architecture support, and supplier collaboration.

As part of the E-Cooling business unit, you will drive platform strategies, ensure rigorous validation, and produce user guides while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC with focus on refrigerant compressors.
• Product launch and certification experience (UL and CE).
• Knowledge of EN 378 and UL 60335-2-34/40, UL 61800-5-1/5-2.
• Experience with requirements management.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and negotiate solutions.
• Understanding of project management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the requirements and specifications of HVAC products like refrigerant compressor and VFD.
• Interface with customers and suppliers for system needs and design specs.
• Guide system design considering tradeoffs between value and cost.
• Drive platform strategies by identifying common requirements across apps.
• Drive certification activities for HVAC products.
• Perform risk analysis for refrigerant systems and compressors.
• Support development of System Architecture for electrical products.
• Coordinate with Quality, Functional Safety, and Design teams (FMEAs, FTAs).
• Develop system integration and validation plans.
• Author User Guides for products for internal and external customers.
• Manage technical issues with root-cause analysis and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in supplier panel selection and supplier strategies.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Requirements management

Project management

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Air conditioning & refrigeration)

Job description

Garrett Advancing Motion is hiring a Systems Engineer to own HVAC product requirements, interface with customers and suppliers, and guide cross-functional design decisions. The role focuses on refrigerant compressors and associated systems, with responsibilities spanning risk analysis, certifications, architecture support, and supplier collaboration.

As part of the E-Cooling business unit, you will drive platform strategies, ensure rigorous validation, and produce user guides while coordinating