Senior Project Engineer - HVAC&R
A. O. Smith
- Milwaukee, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee all aspects of an engineering project from start to finish so that it is completed on time
- Perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision
- Assist with product engineering and troubleshooting activities as needed
- Analyze and identify causes of component failures
- Lead brainstorming activities and provide technical solutions to meet customer issues
- Coordinate activities of engineering team, technicians, and prototype shop as necessary
- Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within
- and beyond the team
- Prepare monthly reports detailing progress for top management
- Collaborate with others on writing patents, papers, or trade secrets
- Participate in industry groups (e.g. ASHRAE)
- Other projects and duties as assigned
- MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering; PhD a plus
- 5 years relevant industrial experience
- Strong experimental and analytical HVAC&R system and component background
- Knowledge of advanced HVAC&R technologies and refrigerants
- Familiarity with HVAC&R testing methods and associated instrumentation
- Practical experience with heat transfer and computational fluid dynamics
- The ability and desire to conduct laboratory studies
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Experience with CAE tools such as MATLAB, LabView, Minitab, EES, CFD or FEA
- Excellent analytical skills for reviewing and solving complex problems
- Strong communication (written and oral) and organizational skills
- Strong time management and prioritization skills to balance multiple projects
- Conduct oneself professionally and in accordance with A. O. Smith values
- Six Sigma or FMEA experience a plus