Overview
Job Type: Full-time
Description
Who We Are: ACT (Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.) is a premier thermal solutions provider serving diverse markets including Defense, Aerospace, High-Performance Computing, Power Electronics, Medical and HVAC. We provide thermal products and engineering services to leading defense and commercial companies such as Intel, HP, GE Healthcare, Google, Facebook, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and General Electric. We also conduct advanced research and development work for government agencies including NASA, DOD, and DOE. Our products and technologies support mission-critical devices, from MRI and CT scanners to energy-efficient building HVAC systems, weather and telecommunications satellites, and lunar exploration vehicles. ACT is committed to our customers, employees, and community. Our core values are Innovation, Teamwork and Customer Care.
Position summary: The Product Development Engineer in our Vaporization and Refrigeration group supports various phases of Environmental Control Unit (ECU) and Liquid Chiller projects, ranging from concept generation and initial design to prototype hardware fabrication and volume production. Projects vary from modifications of existing designs to new development programs and advanced performance testing. The Product Development Engineer is responsible for the success of multiple projects, working on all aspects of the product development cycle. Product Development Engineers work on a multi-disciplinary team including Electrical Engineering resources and CAD Designers to effectively develop complex systems. Candidates with a strong technical background and experience in design for manufacturability of complex systems excel in this role.
Responsibilities Include
* All aspects of initial product design including:
* Innovative concept generation
* Excel or hand calculation analytical analysis
* Refrigeration (Vapor Compression) system design and component selection
* Refrigeration schematic generation
* Requirements and Verification Matrix (RVM) generation and review
* 3-D CAD modeling (SolidWorks)
* 2-D Drawing creation
* CFD/FEA analysis for mechanical/thermal/hydraulic performance prediction
* Fabrication procedure and work instruction development
* Working with a diverse group of engineers and technicians
* Managing program schedules and budget
* Frequent customer communication
Our work environment demands the ability to take on multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for team players who enjoy working with customers, vendors, and co-workers to provide the best service and solutions. The best candidates will embrace new challenges, use critical thinking skills, and develop innovative solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
Initiative: Product Development engineers work with customers, vendors and ACT personnel to fulfill project goals and objectives.
Technical knowledge: Strong real-world engineering background, coupled with hands-on skills and fabrication and testing capabilities.
Teamwork skills: Ability to give and receive encouragement and constructive criticism, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with team members to achieve common goals.
Critical thinking skills: The product development projects vary widely; the candidate should enjoy diving in, experimenting, and developing innovative solutions to new challenges.
Desire to grow: The candidate should strive to be the best at their job, set lofty goals, and continuously improve themselves and expand their professional knowledge and skillset, including leadership development.
ACT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.
Requirements
* US citizenship or permanent residency strongly preferred due to ITAR requirements
* B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field
* Basic understanding of refrigeration systems
* Proficiency in using commercial CAD (SolidWorks) and FEA (SolidWorks) tools, along with refrigeration system design tools
* 3-5 years of hands-on experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and prototype hardware fabrication and testing
* Good verbal and written communication skills
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