Sr. Development Engineer - Screw Compressor
$109,100–$188,700 year
On-site · Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development of primary systems and sub-systems for commercial HVAC equipment, with a primary focus on large tonnage Screw Compressors. Own cross-functional collaboration with design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain to ensure designs meet business needs, drive the new product development phase-gate process, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, and mentor more junior engineers. Utilize a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, and materials to develop and test components, sub-systems, and total systems; perform DOE/DFMEA/DVP&R analyses and utilize MATLAB/ANSYS/VapCyc tools to model and simulate systems; apply PLM tools for lifecycle management and lead technical projects from concept through product realization. Preferred qualification includes a Master’s degree and experience in HVACR compressors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match, PTO, and tuition reimbursement; work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
- 7+ years of related experience
- Understanding of mechanical concepts such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, structures, and materials
- Experience in developing and testing Compressors for hydraulic applications
- Hands-on experience testing electro-mechanical equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
- Capabilities with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools
- Knowledge of cross-functional groups such as Controls, EE, Mfg, Supply Chain, Design, Quality
- Understanding of New Product Development processes
- Knowledge of Lean Principles
- Project Management capabilities
- Knowledge of engineering tools and analysis methods such as DOE, DFMEA, DVP&R
- Knowledge of vapor compression cycle
- Capabilities in modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, VapCyc
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