Sr Thermal Test Engineer

BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.); Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Thermal Test Engineer to oversee thermal testing across global product lines and to help develop thermal models, regulatory tests, and customer performance testing.

The role involves establishing state-of-the-art testing processes, improving lab efficiency, and supporting new product introductions with hands-on testing, data analysis, and collaboration with R&D and field teams. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with thermodynamics emphasis; P.E. is a plus.
• Strong programming skills; proficient with Excel VBA and CAD software.
• 6-8 years’ experience testing HVAC/refrigeration systems; hands-on lab work.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact with the R&D Laboratory for thermal testing programs.
• Lead thermal data tests to develop theoretical models and performance ratings.
• Develop test plans and models; oversee prototype testing and data interpretation.
• Support NPI by evaluating prototype behavior for enhancements.
• Oversee CTI annual re-certification tests and scheduling.
• Represent the organization at institutes and committees.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Excel VBA

CAD software

HVAC testing

Laboratory testing

Data acquisition

LabVIEW

Uncertainty analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Graduate degree / P.E. is a plus

Tools

LabVIEW

CAD software

Instrumentation

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

BaltimoreAircoilCompany is seeking aSenior Thermal Test Engineeras a member of the Thermal Support Systems Group. This engineer is charged withoverseeing thermal testingfor BAC’s global product lines to support development of thermal models,forregulatory testing,forcustomer performance testing,and tosupportnew product introduction (NPI) initiatives.This roleis tasked with establishing state of the art testing processesandelevating personnel and equipment to aworld classdegree of efficiency. This role would acquire and deploy expertise incooling tower, fluid cooler,condenserand hybridsystems, field testing, as well as set up global testingfacility standards.This role would lendhis/herexpertise and be a representativeatrelevant heat rejection associations and consortiums.

NATURE & SCOPE

Reports to the Chief Engineer, Thermal Support Systems Group.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• B.S. degree inMechanical or Chemical Engineering with a strong emphasis inthermodynamics,heat/mass transfer and fluid mechanics. Graduate degree,graduate courseand/or P.E. is a plus.
• Good scientific and engineering programming skills. Efficient with Microsoft Excel VBA programming and/or other widely used engineering computation software.Ability to work withor learnto work withCAD software.
• 6-8years’ experienceintesting ofHVAC&refrigerationsystems and components. Graduate degree in related areas could be counted towards experience.
• Must enjoy a hands-on approachin an open learning, continuous improvement environment.
• High level of competencewith experimental work and laboratory testing. Good knowledge offlow,pressure, temperature, and velocity measurements. Familiar with the instrumentationinvolved andit’soperating principles inapsychrometrictesting environment.Familiarity with data acquisition systems(LABVIEW,etc), flow sizing, and fan characteristicsis a plus.
• Knowledge of the concept of test uncertainty and measurement error accumulationis a plus.
• Effective communication, written and verbal, with a globally diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently and with others on teams to understand and translate design and process engineering requirements into thermal test plans and thermal models.
• Ability to understand product/component function, reliability, and quality requirements.
• Strong time management and project management skills.

• Independently applies theory and principles to engineering practice. Strong analysis and problem-solving ability.
• Inquisitive, self-motivated, dedicated and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through skills.
• Ability totrain and successfullyinterface withlaboratory technicians is a must.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be the point-of-contactwith the R&D Laboratoryon all thermal testingprograms
• Lead the thermal data testing requiredtodeveloptheoretical models. Assist to develop performance rating programs.Be intimately involvedin critical stages of thermal modeling such as unit selection, scheduling, prototype testing,and data interpretation.
• Support innovation to identify opportunities for improving thermal performance through performance concept testing and data analysis. Provide analysis,recommendations on concept behaviorand enhancementand be responsibleforensuringproject reportsare written.
• Provide thermal engineering expertise and support to New ProductIntroduction. Perform or oversee prototype testing and data reduction. Take initiative to evaluate prototype behavior at NPIstage to identify deficiencies and potentialfor performanceenhancement.
• Lead the efforts tooversee andcompleteCTI annual re-certification tests. Schedule test windows, select test units, and co-ordinate CTI tester and lab activities.
• Actively represent the organization at the Institute by participating in committees, presentations and product showcases.
• BecomeR&D laboratorycontinuous improvementicon. Benchmark thermal testing processes versus other industry leaders. Optimize testing techniques and processes to drastically scale testing capacity. Review existing lab processes, lab systems (DAQ,etc)and technical sub-routinestoimprovethe efficiency and quality of data collection and analysis. Enhance the integration of engineering projects with laboratory priorities and personnel.Assist to schedule and plan test matrix to minimize prototype testing burdens while providingenough data to validate theoretical model and/or innovation concept.Provide training and guidance as needed.
• Support customer thermalperformance verification testing(Factory Witness Testing)by setting expectations, setting up the test program, resolving queries, and generatingreports
• Support the field installation, testing and troubleshooting of towers, fluid coolers,condensers,and hybrid equipment.
• Support the improvement and expansion efforts of global prototype testing facilities to cater to diverse needs.
• Prepare reports on complex projects. Make presentations at all levels of organization. Effectively communicate with both internal and external personnel.
• Provide continuous improvement to laboratory processes and test procedures and develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel can be up to 15% of the time

BAC Hiring Compensation Range $90,000 - $154,100

BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website atwww.Baltimoreaircoil.com.

BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.

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