Title: Product Development Engineer II or Sr
Schofield, WI, US, 54476
Interested in working with one of the markets leading manufacturers? Greenheck Group is a leading growth-focused, environmentally conscious, commercial HVAC manufacturer. Join our team, which proudly designs and manufactures the most comprehensive line of ventilation products in the industry. Greenheck Group is a dynamic multi-branded international organization. Our equipment is used worldwide in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities, ranging from comfort ventilation to manufacturing processes. Our efficient products improve comfort, safety, and health of lives across the planet. Since 1947, we are deeply committed to helping you “Build Your Future,” through professional growth, challenging leadership roles, and exciting opportunities around the world.
Your opportunity:
The key focus areas of the Product Development Engineer will be the design, prototyping, testing and certification of the refrigeration system in dedicated outdoor air rooftop units. This person will work closely with marketing, sales, and manufacturing on development of new product concepts and features and provide an advanced level of expertise in the design and redesign of new and existing products to complement and enhance our product offerings. This individual will also continually look to improve quality, minimize production costs, meet and exceed regulation requirements, and sustain a competitive advantage in the dedicated outdoor air market. Assignments are received in the form of results expected, but employee has considerable freedom to decide work priorities and procedures to be followed.
What you’ll be doing:
- Create new and improved product designs with a high focus on the refrigeration system that meet the requirements of the market and are in collaboration with the sales/marketing teams
- Develop bill of materials and translation documents related to new or changed designs
- Oversee the transition from design into production, including any necessary testing and training required for implementing new or changed designs. May also be required to evaluate internal tooling and facility capabilities when assessing the cost effectiveness of a new design
- Evaluate material selection, cost analysis, and vendors as required to implement new designs. Review, along with purchasing personnel, the selection and specification of new purchased component parts for product designs
- Oversee the prototyping and testing of new designs, including the interpretation of test results. May be required to set up and run test equipment
- Conduct and/or review the testing of new designs, interpreting test data and recommending necessary corrective action based on test data. Will interface with agencies associated with certifying products (AMCA, UL, etc.).
- Provide technical consultation internally to sales and marketing personnel and externally to customers
- Maintain close contact with the shop floor. Listen to the problems and ideas. Prioritize and pursue the most important concerns. Responsible for resolving any and all issues as they arise
- Maintain accurate and current documentation on design changes and requests
- Resolve production and/or field problems as needed
- Lead/facilitate in value engineering projects to continually improve the cost efficiency of design and manufacturing processes
- Lead any/all external agency approval (i.e., U.L. AMCA). May also be involved in technical committees, standard committees, etc.
- Review/evaluate returned goods and determine root cause of failures and disposition of materials
What you should have:
- Work requires a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field, which is equivalent to that which would be acquired by completing a regular four-year college program.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience required.
- Experience with refrigeration system design and/or testing preferred
Why you’ll love it here:
Greenheck Group has a team of individuals who devote their work to engineering Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) products. The DOAS unit has employees in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Oklahoma, and it is Greenheck's fastest growing segment. Their products are mainly utilized in K-12 educational facilities where they bring fresh air in and keep spaces comfortable for a pleasant learning environment. The DOAS business unit is a focused team, and they offer numerous growth opportunities at Greenheck Group.
Hear directly from our team members about why they love it here!
Benefits for you and your family:
Our benefit packages and salaries are among the best in our industry. Benefits may vary slightly by location, but usually include:
- Health insurance
- Prescription drug benefits
- Dental insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- On-site clinic and fitness center (Schofield location)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending accounts for medical or dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Wellness Program
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Wausau