Backed by more than a century of engineering excellence in thermal management technology, Modine has sharpened its focus as a specialized leader in commercial HVAC and data center solutions into a new era. Throughout this evolution, our dynamic and collaborative culture, driven by our talented people, has propelled us to the forefront of the industry on a new frontier. At Modine, we foster an environment of entrepreneurship and ingenuity, empowering our team to continually drive innovation. Joining Modine means unlocking meaningful career growth, continuous development, and high-impact opportunities.
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Position Description
The Product Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Supervisor at our SE Wisconsin facility supporting the rapidly expanding Data Center vertical. In this role, you will design, develop, test, document, and support production for mission-critical Data Center Cooling products. You will play a key part in new product introduction (NPI) and ongoing product enhancements to ensure best-in-class performance and reliability for hyperscale and enterprise data center clients.
Key Responsibilities
New Product Introduction & Customer Program Execution
- Develop, compile, and deliver comprehensive technical documentation and customer submittal packages.
- Execute assigned engineering launch activities for awarded programs, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to engineering schedules.
- Release production-ready designs, bills of materials (BOMs), and detailed engineering drawings for prototype fabrication and mass production.
- Coordinate and support all required customer acceptance testing and regulatory compliance certifications in the laboratory and in the field.
Product Design, Modeling & Technical Analysis
- Design and evaluate cooling systems and components by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science.
- Collaborate closely with CAD designers to develop robust 3D models and manufacturing drawings for specialized data center cooling equipment.
- Interpret and leverage Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation results to guide design decisions as needed.
Manufacturing Support, Sustaining Engineering & VA/VE
- Drive post-launch engineering activities, including design optimizations, manufacturability improvements, and assembly cycle-time reductions.
- Support engineering change requests (ECR) and engineering change orders (ECO) to resolve active shop-floor manufacturing inquiries from conception through full implementation.
- Lead preliminary design feasibility studies and technical evaluations for Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA).
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Travel
- Partner cross-functionally with Modine regional teams, plant manufacturing operations, quality assurance, sourcing, vendors, and end customers.
- Travel domestically or internationally (up to 10%) to visit customer sites, suppliers, and testing facilities.
Required Education & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal/Fluid Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline with 1–3+ years of engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Core Fundamentals: Strong educational background and practical foundation in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, psychrometrics, and material mechanics.
Preferred Qualifications & Attributes
- HVAC/Thermal Experience: Direct experience with heat transfer equipment, refrigeration cycles, air handling, or other HVAC systems, including structural and sheet metal design.
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFM/DFA), along with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement (CI) principles.
- CAD & Simulation: Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software and the ability to review and interpret CFD and FEA data.
- Quality & Change Processes: Familiarity with formal Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Change Order (ECO) workflows.
- Safety & Ethics: Strong commitment to "Safety-First" design ethics aimed at mitigating workplace and operational hazards through engineering controls.
- Soft Skills: Excellent analytical problem-solving skills, proactive communication, and the agility to collaborate across global, multidisciplinary teams.
- Tools: High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
Why Choose Modine?
Health & Well-being:
- Day One
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- After 90 days of continuous employment
- Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
- 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
- Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short Term Disability (company paid)
- Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive time-off policies
- Tuition Reimbursement
To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits
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, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
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The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $76,000 - $110,000. The specific offer will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
