R & D Design Engineer I

Job Summary

Perform, approve, and review R&D testing of HVAC products. Support and direct Engineering Technicians during testing in psychometric test chambers. Take on small projects to support the R&D Testing Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Project Engineers and Lab Technicians to determine correct course of action for testing.
• Provides complete bill of materials by defining when, where, and why parts are utilized during testing and rework.
• Reviews test plans to ensure design are met.
• Ensures equipment and parts for testing and rework are available to maintain testing schedule
• Work with the Lab Technicians to ensure that test units are complete and ready to test as needed
• Coordinates testing of HVAC equipment in various test setups and psychrometric chambers
• Works with Lab Operations to ensure that the test chamber and equipment are functioning properly and are in calibration.
• Work with Lab Technicians to ensure testing is performed to the proper standards.
• Ensure that data produced is valid for the evaluation of the tested product or component.
• Runs small, short-term projects independently.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously under the guidance of more experienced Engineers and/or Management.
• Analyzes test data to determine the product meets defined requirements DOE, ASHRAE, ASME, ISO, ASHARAE, and other standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• EPA 608 License
• Four-year ABET accredited degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree in Applied Sciences.
• Minimum of 1-2 years in the HVAC industry or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Skills

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
• Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.