Lead Heat Pump Development Engineer
Location: Lebanon, TN
We are currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Company/Location Information
Our company is a global leader in water heating and water treatment technologies, with a history of over 140 years. We employ over 12,000 individuals worldwide and are known for our innovative water technology. We are committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our business.
Primary Function
We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in New Product Development for Heat Pumps. This role will be based at our Heat Pump Engineering Center of Excellence in Lebanon, Tennessee.
What makes this role unique?
Company/Location Information
Our company is a global leader in water heating and water treatment technologies, with a history of over 140 years. We employ over 12,000 individuals worldwide and are known for our innovative water technology. We are committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our business.
Primary Function
We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in New Product Development for Heat Pumps. This role will be based at our Heat Pump Engineering Center of Excellence in Lebanon, Tennessee.
What makes this role unique?
- Opportunity to work with the latest technologies and contribute to the development of heat pump water heaters
- Ability to take ownership of Engineering projects from concept to manufacturing
- Access to support from our Simulation team, CAD Design team, and Lab Tech team throughout the Engineering process
- Opportunity for career growth within our company and the option to pursue a Technical Expert or management path
Responsibilities
- Manage complex and significant engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion
- Apply engineering standards and procedures, providing advice on challenges within the field
- Balance and prioritize multiple projects as needed
- Collaborate effectively within a team to accomplish group tasks and participate in brainstorming activities
- Communicate technical material to internal business units and cross-functional teams
- Develop detailed test programs and plans, providing guidance to laboratory and CAD personnel
- Conduct and evaluate product-specific tests, documenting the results
- Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, standards, and customer requirements
- Coordinate activities to address technical developments, rescheduling issues, and engineering problems
- Request, evaluate, and approve product design changes and specifications
- Collaborate with other Engineering Staff to provide input based on your expertise
- Prepare project expense estimates and control expenditures within the project budget
- Provide support to field service engineering, incorporating improvements into future products
- Maintain professionalism in accordance with company values
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience, or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years of experience with Refrigerant Cycles in HVAC air conditioning systems and/or heat pumps
- In-depth understanding of HVAC system functions including refrigeration, heat transfer, airflow, and ventilation
- Experience with various components used in HVAC systems such as evaporator coils, compressors, condensers, and fans
- Design and hands-on testing experience with air conditioning and/or heat pump systems
- Proficiency in design/simulation/analysis tools such as Solidworks, LabVIEW, EES, CFD, FEA, and ERP software
- Strong analytical skills for cost review and budget reporting
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to travel 10 - 15% for product testing, field installations, and meetings with internal Engineering teams
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans, including medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs, and tuition assistance.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work for an industry leader. This is a full-time position. Please submit your most recent resume for quick and confidential consideration.
We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans, including medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs, and tuition assistance.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work for an industry leader. This is a full-time position. Please submit your most recent resume for quick and confidential consideration.