Manufacturing Engineer - Controls & Energy Recovery Systems

NovelAire Technologies, LLC • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NovelAire is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong controls and automation background to support on-site production of energy recovery wheels and heat pipe technologies at our Baton Rouge, Louisiana facility. This role focuses on manufacturing process control, equipment optimization, and real-time production support for energy recovery products used in HVAC and industrial applications. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Operations, Controls Engineering, Quality, and Design Engineering to deliver stable, safe, and scalable manufacturing processes. At Energy Recovery Technologies, our global mission is to pioneer innovative solutions that improve indoor air quality and thermal management capabilities. Our advanced technologies in high efficiency outdoor air ventilation, dehumidification and cooling protect people, equipment and the built environment. We do this through our team’s unrelenting dedication to making a truly remarkable impact on a sustainable future. With decades of innovative engineering, a collaborative, customer-first mindset, and global best-in-class manufacturing capabilities, we deliver an unmatched customer experience. You can breathe easier knowing you have an invested partner to ensure your business, and most importantly your people, are safer, healthier and more productive each and every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, or a closely related engineering or engineering technology discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, automation, or industrial controls in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site full-time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with energy recovery devices, HVAC systems, thermal transfer, or heat pipe technologies.
• CAD Design (Fusion 360 or Solid Edge)
• Familiarity with rotating equipment, motor drives, and electromechanical systems, 3D Printing, machining, metal fabrication
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing cells or custom-built industrial equipment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for energy recovery wheels, heat pipes, and related assemblies.
• Provide daily on-site manufacturing floor support, troubleshooting controls, automation, mechanical systems, and production equipment.
• Support programming, configuration, and validation of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial control systems used in manufacturing equipment.
• Lead setup, commissioning, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and automated processes.
• Collaborate with design and controls engineering to ensure products and equipment are designed for manufacturability, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, routings, bills of materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions related to process variation, equipment downtime, quality, and throughput.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees