New Product Development Engineer

About the role

The New Product Development Engineer (Systems Engineer) supports the design, development, and validation of residential HVAC systems. This role applies engineering principles across thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and system architecture to deliver high-quality, reliable products. The individual works cross-functionally with design teams, lab technicians, and manufacturing partners to support product development from concept through testing and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design residential HVAC systems and subsystems, including thermodynamic and electro-mechanical components.
• Evaluate and qualify HVAC components in accordance with reliability and performance standards.
• Develop and validate thermal models to support system performance and design decisions.
• Collaborate with lab technicians to build prototypes and support system testing (performance, reliability, and regulatory).
• Troubleshoot complex HVAC system issues and drive root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Partner with design and engineering teams to translate requirements into components, subsystems, and finished products.
• Support system-level analysis across the product lifecycle (design, testing, manufacturing, and operation).
• Evaluate systems for manufacturability, reliability, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to multiple projects, owning small projects or key technical deliverables.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of engineering experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
• Knowledge of HVAC system architecture, controls, and electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with engineering problem-solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced product development environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Experience in HVAC systems or related thermal/mechanical product development
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles and testing methodologies
• Experience with system modeling tools (MATLAB, Modelica, Python)
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis techniques
• Experience working with lab environments, prototype builds, and validation testing
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Additional Information

• This position is 100% onsite in Indianapolis, IN
• Standard work hours are typically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with some flexibility
• Travel is minimal (
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsoring available

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

• This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits: Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

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