HVAC Design Engineer
About The Position
Munters Corporation is seeking an HVAC Design Engineer to join 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 designing HVAC, refrigeration, and two-phase cooling equipment; creating engineering specifications, bills of materials, design documentation, and prototypes; and applying thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration principles to improve performance. The engineer will build and test prototypes, analyze performance data, troubleshoot technical issues, develop test plans, document results, and support design verification and product validation. The role also works closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners to resolve technical challenges and improve product reliability. The position is based in Daleville, VA, with travel of 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
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible work schedule
- Generous vacation and paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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
