HVAC Design Engineer
About The Position
Munters Corporation is hiring an HVAC Design Engineer for its Research & Development team in Daleville, Virginia. The role focuses on developing next-generation cooling technology, including two-phase direct-to-chip cooling solutions for data centers and AI computing. The engineer will help turn concepts into tested, reliable, production-ready systems and support product development from initial design through manufacturing release. The position involves hands-on design, prototype assembly and testing, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Travel is 10% or less.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC/Refrigeration Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- 5–7+ years of relevant engineering experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal management, process cooling, liquid cooling, or similar equipment design.
- Demonstrated experience designing cooling or refrigeration equipment.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration cycles.
- Hands-on experience with prototype development, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with two-phase refrigeration, pumped refrigerant loops, heat exchangers, or phase-change cooling.
- Exposure to data center cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, or high-density electronics thermal management.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, CFD, FEA, thermal modeling, or data-acquisition systems.
- Experience taking products from early design through prototype validation and manufacturing release.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced HVAC, refrigeration, and two-phase cooling equipment.
- Create engineering specifications, bills of materials, design documentation, and prototype assemblies.
- Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration principles to optimize system performance.
- Build and test prototypes, analyze performance data, troubleshoot issues, and recommend design improvements.
- Develop test plans, document results, and support design verification and product validation.
- Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, controls, sourcing, and other cross-functional teams.
- Support product development from concept and prototyping through manufacturing release.
- Work with suppliers and external partners to resolve technical challenges and improve product reliability.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Generous vacation and paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
