Job Description
Senior Product Engineer - Chillers
Job Posting Location:  Rockbridge, VA
Posting Start Date:  11/4/25
Req Id:  5391
Required Travel:  0 - 20%
Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?:  Onsite

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 Senior Product Engineer position will support new product development and sustaining activities, providing support to development of HVAC products within the team.  This position will report to the Engineering Supervisor. This position is based at our Rockbridge, VA facility.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead multi-functional teams to complete engineering projects in New Product development stage and other projects focusing on providing support to compensate for supply chain disruptions.
  • Lead or support new technology platforms, new product, and new product variant program development as needed.
  • Lead efforts to assess product performance issues, strive to root cause and lead to effective resolution.
  • Develop HVAC product based on Product Management defined scope and/or Compliance/regulation and market requirements.
  • In-depth knowledge of refrigeration system, thermodynamics, heat transfer and related Engineering principles.
  • Familiarity of Industry codes and applicable standards related to refrigeration systems.
  • Work in collaboration with multi-functional teams such as Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Procurement, Services on New Product Development.
  • Provide support for existing products, including trouble shooting, root cause analysis, and implementing cost savings ideas.
  • Identify customer problems and create functional prototypes offering a solution.
  • Work with suppliers to identify alternate solutions for engineered components.
  • Analyze market and industry trends and conditions and implement new technology in IAQ products.
  • Analyze feasibility, cost, and return on investment for projects.

 

Required Education & Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, or a related engineering field
  • At least 5 years of experience in product development or product engineering is required
  • Prior experience with refrigeration and HVAC systems
  • Understanding of compliance requirements for refrigeration and HVAC systems is a plus
  • Experience with FEA/CFD software
  • Working knowledge of CAD, preferably Solid Edge, would be beneficial

 

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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