At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.
Position Description
The Sustaining Engineer reports to an Engineering Supervisor in the Data Center vertical. She/he works within the Engineering Department to support daily operations and continuous design improvement of Data Center Air Handling Unit cooling products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Post-Launch Engineering Activities: Coordinate and execute engineering activities for design updates and manufacturability improvements in production.
- Evaluate & Estimate VA/VE Changes: Conduct preliminary design feasibility studies, technical reviews, and engineering evaluations to support VA/VE cost reductions and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) improvements.
- Implement Engineering Change: Own the end-to-end execution of approved VA/VE design updates, including ECR/ECO approval oversight, drawing and BOM release, and initial production trials.
- Drive Factory Floor Troubleshooting & 8D Root Cause Analysis: Partner directly with operations and quality teams to rapidly troubleshoot daily manufacturing roadblocks, utilizing structured 8D methodology to identify root causes, implement immediate containment actions, and design permanent corrective/preventative engineering solutions.
- Collaborate on CAD & DFM Updates: Partner closely with designers and drafting teams to develop and refine detailed 3D CAD models and drawings, ensuring updates are optimized for assembly and fabrication.
- Facilitate Multi-Site & Supplier Collaboration: Serve as the technical bridge interfacing between operations, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve day-to-day operations and design-related issues.
- Travel: Travel domestically or internationally up to 15% (primarily to manufacturing facilities, supplier sites, or customer installations for troubleshooting and validation).
Required Education & Qualifications
- A degree in engineering or related technical discipline with 1-3+ years engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
- An understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA)
- A continuous improvement (CI) mindset and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing
- Strong analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally
- Prior experience with heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, or other HVAC industry experience, including cosmetic or structural sheet metal design
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems
- Familiarity with Engineering Change Request and Change Order processes
- Safety-First design ethics with a commitment to reducing workplace hazards through design
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
