Senior Project Engineer- HVAC&R

Job Overview

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US (Postal Code: 53224)

Job Type: Hybrid (Onsite or Remote)

Company:

A. O. Smith Corporation – Founded over 100 years ago, a diversified manufacturer serving customers worldwide. A.O. Smith is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of residential and commercial water heating and water treating equipment, with approximately 18,600 employees and sales in excess of $2.5 billion.

This position will involve advanced analysis and experimentation to improve performance and reliability of both residential and commercial heat pump water heaters (HPWHs), and to guide other research in materials, manufacturing, and electronic controls. A moderate amount of travel (10‑15 %) may be required. The role performs advanced engineering tasks with no direct supervision and serves as lead mentor to the engineering design team throughout the entire development cycle from concept to successful completion.

• 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
• Ability and desire to conduct laboratory studies
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Experience with CAE tools such as MATLAB, Lab View, 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

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans including medical and dental insurance, company‑sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short‑ and long‑term disability programs, and tuition assistance.

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee

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