About This RoleWe are seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer to oversee the engineering development of commercial water chilling systems. The role includes leading the integration of mechanical system designs into chiller and split system new product development programs. You will serve as a technical leader across cross-functional teams to bring high-performing, reliable hardware products from initial concept to full production. To do this, the Staff Engineer must have a strong understanding of the thermodynamics of the chiller system, chiller modeling, tube in shell heat transfer, pressure vessel design, refrigerant system performance analysis and compression application.
Key Responsibilities- Thermodynamic based modeling and optimization of chiller system design, fluid filtration and pumping
- Work cross functionally with service and operations teams to effectively launch designs into production
- Develop chiller system architecture that meets or exceeds the product development requirements
- Confirm product design performance, capability and reliability in the engineering product test laboratories
- Collaborate with the product marketing teams locally to develop product requirements and ensure that the product meets their needs when launched
- Prepare phased gate/process materials and present to senior leadership on regular basis
- Execute tests for systems, sub-systems, and components. Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives
- Follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.
- Work toward commonality and optimization of product & components to reduce design errors and escapes
- Produce parts, specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of HVAC product design experience or Master's Degree and 5+ years of HVAC product design experience
- 1+ years of experience with new product development and/or sustaining engineering
Preferred Qualifications - Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Project leadership experience
- Strong communication skills, primarily in English
- Leadership and teamwork skills
Pay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other CompensationThis position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
BenefitsEmployees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
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Application DeadlineApplications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 13 August 2026
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