Senior Product Engineer – Chillers

CRG Search; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to enhance product development in HVAC and chiller systems. This position involves leading cross-functional efforts, diagnosing product issues, and innovating designs to meet compliance requirements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience in product engineering, particularly in refrigeration and HVAC systems. The role is full-time and onsite, emphasizing teamwork and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product development or product engineering.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for HVAC/refrigeration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects for new product development.
• Support existing products through troubleshooting and analysis.
• Analyze market trends for feasibility and costs.

Skills

Experience with refrigeration and HVAC systems

Leadership in engineering projects

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Expertise in thermodynamics and heat transfer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to support new product development and sustaining engineering for HVAC/chiller products. This onsite role will lead cross‑functional development efforts, troubleshoot product issues, and drive innovation in refrigeration and HVAC systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects for new product development and supply‑chain–related initiatives.
• Support new technologies, product platforms, and product variants.
• Diagnose product performance issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Design HVAC/chiller products based on product requirements and compliance needs.
• Apply expertise in refrigeration systems, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Ensure designs meet applicable industry codes and standards.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Procurement, and Service teams.
• Support existing products through troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Develop prototypes and work with suppliers on alternative components.
• Analyze market trends and assess feasibility, cost, and ROI for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product development or product engineering.
• Experience with refrigeration and HVAC systems required.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for HVAC/refrigeration a plus.
• Experience with FEA/CFD tools.

Category Code: JN004

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Engineering

Industries

• Manufacturing