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 reports to the Engineering Supervisor for the Data Center colocation group. She/he works within the Data Center Vertical to design, develop, and document Chiller designs within the scope of products manufactured by the Data Center team. This position will also be responsible for the development and transfer of technology from other Modine plants, and implementing modifications to existing Chiller products to create bespoke designs based on specific customer requests.
This position is based at our facility in Rockbridge, Virginia and is primarily onsite, with some flexibility for a hybrid work schedule. This position operates under normal business hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop special Chiller products by implementing/modifying certain design aspects of a standard range design Chiller in accordance with new customer requirements.
- Design and develop standard Chiller products and supporting documentation based on project scope, market needs and regulatory requirements for the Data Center Vertical.
- Evaluate and design electromechanical products by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer and materials.
- Perform computational fluid dynamic and/or finite element modeling and structural simulation for the products. Interpret results and recommend design changes/directions to meet product performance requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of refrigeration system, thermodynamics, heat transfer and related Engineering principles.
- Lead multi-functional teams to complete special engineering projects and other projects focusing on providing support to compensate for supply chain disruptions.
- Familiarity of Industry codes and applicable standards related to refrigeration systems.
- 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 chiller products.
- Analyze feasibility, cost, and return on investment for projects.
- Lead efforts to assess product performance issues, strive to root cause and lead to effective resolution.
- Mentor and guide junior product engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Required Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, or a related engineering field
- 5 years of experience in product development or product engineering is required
- Prior experience with refrigeration and HVAC system design.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- 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 advantageous
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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