Refrigerants Applications R&D Engineer
About The Position
Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is currently seeking to hire a Refrigerants Applications R&D Engineer for our Houston, TX site. The role is responsible for R&D Refrigerant Applications engineer will be responsible for performing both theoretical and experimental evaluations of refrigeration and HVAC systems in our applications laboratory. This role requires extensive knowledge in the evaluation and analysis of thermal systems in general and HVAC systems specifically. This engineer will be responsible for performing experimental testing and modeling/simulation of refrigeration and HVAC systems using current and next generation refrigerants.
Requirements
- Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time and have experience working individually/remotely/onsite
- Highly motivated with a proven track record of performing research within the Refrigeration, HVAC and thermal management industry
- Precision mindset – must follow standards and standard laboratory work practices.
- In depth understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer and behavior of thermal systems
- Advanced modeling or simulation experience
- Excellent presentation skills
- Time management, goal achievement, analytical and conceptual thinking, project coordination and planning
- Graduate degree – Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years engineering/science experience
- Experience related to thermal systems obtained during graduate studies research will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- PhD degree - preferred
Responsibilities
- Develops work plans, scope and realistic timetables for all evaluations of refrigeration and HVAC systems/equipment. This will Include both modelling and experimental evaluations.
- Establish, direct and deliver project and experimental process excellence, ensuring exemplary safety, health & environment performance in all experimental activities
- Ensure technical rigor and work alignment with project and business strategic goals.
- Participate in the development of our next generation refrigerants, ensuring that they are compatible with HVAC system components (e.g. heat exchangers, compressors, expansion valves).
- Ensure Orbia’s representation in HVAC industry bodies (such as ASHRAE committees). Serve as Orbia lead for ASHRAE technical committee participation.
- Works with the applications director and Orbia's commercial teams to understand customers’ needs in the refrigeration and HVAC sectors.
Benefits
- 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)
- Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
- Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
- Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & work-life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start on day one!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
