Product Engineer

AAON, Inc.•Redmond, OR

65d•$77,789 - $105,244•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Engineer II at AAON plays the role to work in the design, development, and continuous improvement of HVAC products and systems. This mid-level engineering position requires a good foundation in mechanical engineering, with a focus on design for manufacturing processes, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation. This role provides support on semi to complex engineering projects. The ideal candidate must have good technical knowledge to build productive internal/external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of HVAC related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience with 3D modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor (preferred) or other 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CREO, etc...)
3+ years of experience with AutoCAD
Great knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, preferably in the HVAC and manufacturing industries
Ability to visualize theoretical models and design concepts
Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, simulations, and electrical principles
Refrigeration and hydronics experience
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and ERP integration
Experience with problem-solving, time management, and communication skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and industry standards
Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision
Excellent attention to detail
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and certification processes or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Responsibilities

Developing the design, validation, and implementation of HVAC products and components.
Providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports/analysis for review by experienced team professionals.
Ensuring compliance with industry standards, improving product performance, and supporting manufacturing and field operations.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure product success from concept to production.
Design products and coordinate the manufacturing process of those products.
Work with the engineering team to design innovative new products.
Work closely with the sales and engineering teams to create industry-relevant products that meet project and company specifications.
Transform ideas into high-end products that perfectly meet the needs of our customers.
Create complete product designs using component selection software and 3D modeling tools.
Use industry knowledge to develop unique product ideas.
Update existing designs for cost reduction, innovative upgrades, efficiency, etc.
Create models, prototypes, drawings, BOMS, etc.
Work with manufacturing and quality to optimize design for production.
Assist factory personnel with testing and assembly.
Analyze HVAC systems and equipment when necessary to find inefficacies or malfunctions and create solutions to optimize performance and increase the efficiency of operation.