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Rheem

Project Engineer IV

Fort Smith, AR

A Career at Rheem: Where Comfort Is Your Calling

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives-every day.

The Project Engineer IV will be responsible for product design and development activities for specific heating, cooling, or water heating systems. As a member of the product engineering team, this position will have to perform, lead and coordinate activities related to system and component modeling, simulation, design, prototyping, testing and analysis, and all other engineering activities from concept through product launch as well as take part in cost improvement and product maintenance activities. This position will play a key role in new technology development and validation activities.

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This position will serve our Air Conditioing Division, located in Fort Smith, AR or Lewisville, TX. This is a hybrid role and you will be required to come into the office roughly 3 days/week. You must reside in a commutable distance to our Fort Smith or Lewisville offices.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Help set strategy for wiring/controls for new Commercial technology.
• Conduct necessary background research, modeling, analysis and testing of various design options in support of new technology development and new product development projects.
• Actively engage with vendors of various components and sub-systems in order to successfully develop new technology, components and product through active collaboration, specification, review, testing, evaluation, and analysis.
• Create reports and presentations on technology, product and project activities periodically and as required.
• Identify opportunities for product improvements and exploits these through design modifications.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the Rheem's product, design, engineering, and service capabilities, as well as manufacturing and quality standards.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of Rheem's and competitive products, and keep abreast of industry activities and product and technology trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, electromechanical or Electrical engineering field

• 15+ years of experience in product development related to specific product-type equipment or related industry

• Demonstrated proficiency in application of Electronic controls, Wiring layouts, thermo-fluid modeling, analysis, design and development of products and systems.

• Must be hands on and have experience in working in a lab preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated ability in working in product development teams.

• Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis including statistical and uncertainty analysis.

• Demonstrated ability in designing experiments, interpreting experimental data, conducting analysis, drawing conclusions and preparing summary reports.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, and regulations.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency in all business related software packages (e.g. MS Office), as well as experience with specific applications and programs related to design engineering (i.e., Creo, Solidworks, Pro/E, etc). Familiarity and/or experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software such as ANSYS-Fluent.

• Working knowledge of project management, materials, manufacturing processes and business processes.

• Working knowledge of new product and technology development processes.

HOW TO STAND OUT

• Master's degree in electromechanical or Electrical engineering field

• Experience with design, testing and analysis of HVAC&R systems.

• Experience with application of commercial and in-house thermal-fluids systems modeling and analysis tools.

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

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Client-provided location(s): Fort Smith, AR, USA; Lewisville, TX, USA
Job ID: rheem-23000828
Employment Type: Full Time