Job Description

 HEAT TRANSFER ENGINEER

SUMMARY

The role of the Heat Transfer Engineer is to provide heat transfer design engineering support for Turbotec’s product line to ensure heat transfer functionality. The position is also responsible for quality, cost and customer satisfaction of Turbotec products.  In support of the main mission, the Heat Transfer Engineer must program and maintain various computer programs to analyze laboratory data, develop correlations and to predict performance based on correlations.  Ancillary skills may be called upon to design laboratory equipment, specify prototypes, program data acquisition equipment.  This position reports to the Manager of Engineering. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·               Supports the product line from initial concept through production

·               Specifies laboratory testing required to develop heat transfer and pressure drop correlations pertinent to product design.

·               Analyzes laboratory data to develop necessary correlations.  Develops and/or maintains necessary data analysis programs.

·               Uses design data and correlations to develop new products.

·               Develops and maintains predictive performance programs for use by Sales and customers.

·               Analyzes the risks of a new design or process and communicates results to project team and Engineering.

·               Provides support to manufacturing to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design.

·               Develops and maintains procedures and processes that support internal product technologies.

·               Interfaces with others in the organization and customers to jointly determine customer needs and solutions.

·               Assists in laboratory equipment design, construction, maintenance and upgrades.

·               Provide technical/application assistance to Sales and Marketing, including assistance to customers in the mechanical and thermal integration of Turbotec products into customer systems.

·               Design, creation and maintenance of various databases using Microsoft Access as required.

In pursuing these responsibilities, the Product Design Engineer will interface with Engineering department staff, other departments within Turbotec, customers, and potential customers.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

·               Analytical and critical thinking skills

·               Multi-tasking ability

·               LabVIEW programing skills-Optional

·               Strong computer literacy required. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Access

·               Ability to handle pressure and deadlines

·               Interpersonal and people skills

·               Oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION                                                              

Degree in Mechanical Engineering from four-year college or university and two to three years related experience in the design of HVAC equipment. 

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.