Thermodynamic HVAC Engineer
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the thermodynamic design and development of Drycooler products.
- Perform heat-load, component-sizing, pressure-drop, and product-performance calculations.
- Select and evaluate key refrigeration and hydronic components, including heat exchangers, coils definition and details and fans.
- Develop and maintain technical specifications, calculation files, performance data, and engineering documentation.
- Support global NPDI programs from concept definition through product launch.
- Provide engineering support for engineered-to-order solutions based on proven product platforms.
- Collaborate with Mechanical Design, Electrical, Controls, Validation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Product Management teams.
- Define test requirements, support laboratory testing, analyze results, and contribute to design verification activities.
- Investigate technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Support cost optimization, product standardization, reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable internal requirements, technical standards, and product specifications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4-8 years of experience in HVAC, Dry-coolers, cooling towers or Thermal Management product development.
- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
- Ability to perform component sizing and system-performance calculations.
- Experience analyzing test data and resolving thermal or refrigeration-system issues.
- Working knowledge of technical drawings, product specifications, and Bills of Materials.
- Understanding of product-development and engineering change-management processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in global, multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent written and spoken English; Italian language proficiency is preferred for effective collaboration with local functions and suppliers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Drycooler, Chillers or other HVAC products.
- Familiarity with regulations, safety requirements, and HVAC product standards applicable in Europe.
- Experience with thermodynamic simulation, selection, or performance-analysis tools.
- Experience supporting laboratory validation and NPDI programs.
- Basic familiarity with CAD and PLM systems.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Results orientation
- Technical excellence
- Ownership of deliverables
- Teamwork and global collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Customer focus
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
- Structured problem solving
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the thermodynamic design and development of Drycooler products.
- Perform heat-load, component-sizing, pressure-drop, and product-performance calculations.
- Select and evaluate key refrigeration and hydronic components, including heat exchangers, coils definition and details and fans.
- Develop and maintain technical specifications, calculation files, performance data, and engineering documentation.
- Support global NPDI programs from concept definition through product launch.
- Provide engineering support for engineered-to-order solutions based on proven product platforms.
- Collaborate with Mechanical Design, Electrical, Controls, Validation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Product Management teams.
- Define test requirements, support laboratory testing, analyze results, and contribute to design verification activities.
- Investigate technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Support cost optimization, product standardization, reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable internal requirements, technical standards, and product specifications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4-8 years of experience in HVAC, Dry-coolers, cooling towers or Thermal Management product development.
- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
- Ability to perform component sizing and system-performance calculations.
- Experience analyzing test data and resolving thermal or refrigeration-system issues.
- Working knowledge of technical drawings, product specifications, and Bills of Materials.
- Understanding of product-development and engineering change-management processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in global, multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent written and spoken English; Italian language proficiency is preferred for effective collaboration with local functions and suppliers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Drycooler, Chillers or other HVAC products.
- Familiarity with regulations, safety requirements, and HVAC product standards applicable in Europe.
- Experience with thermodynamic simulation, selection, or performance-analysis tools.
- Experience supporting laboratory validation and NPDI programs.
- Basic familiarity with CAD and PLM systems.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Results orientation
- Technical excellence
- Ownership of deliverables
- Teamwork and global collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Customer focus
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
- Structured problem solving