Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC/Refrigeration Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
5-7+ years of relevant engineering experience in HVAC, refrigeration, or thermal management design.
Proven track record in designing cooling or refrigeration equipment.
Strong grasp of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration cycles.
Hands-on experience with prototype development and laboratory testing.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Create engineering specifications and design documentation.
Apply thermodynamic principles to optimize system performance.
Build and test prototypes, analyze data, and troubleshoot issues.
Develop test plans and support design verification.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout product development.
Work with suppliers to resolve technical challenges.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible work schedule.
Generous vacation and paid time off.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
Full Job Description
Compensation Range: 115000.00HVAC Design Engineer
Location: Daleville, VA Travel: 10% or less
Company: Munters Corporation What You'll Do
Design and develop advanced HVAC, refrigeration, and two-phase cooling equipment.
Create engineering specifications, bills of materials, design documentation, and prototype assemblies.
Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration principles to optimize system performance.
Build and test prototypes, analyze performance data, troubleshoot issues, and recommend design improvements.
Develop test plans, document results, and support design verification and product validation.
Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, controls, sourcing, and other cross-functional teams.
Support product development from concept and prototyping through manufacturing release.
Work with suppliers and external partners to resolve technical challenges and improve product reliability.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC/Refrigeration Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
5-7+ years of relevant engineering experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal management, process cooling, liquid cooling, or similar equipment design.
Demonstrated experience designing cooling or refrigeration equipment.
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration cycles.
Hands-on experience with prototype development, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with two-phase refrigeration, pumped refrigerant loops, heat exchangers, or phase-change cooling.
Exposure to data center cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, or high-density electronics thermal management.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, CFD, FEA, thermal modeling, or data-acquisition systems.
Experience taking products from early design through prototype validation and manufacturing release.
Why Join Munters?
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible work schedule.
Generous vacation and paid time off.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
Make an Impact
Join a team developing innovative cooling technologies for increasingly demanding data centers and AI applications. Bring your engineering expertise to Munters and help shape the next generation of thermal-management solutions.
