Senior Principal Engineer - Air Purification & Sanitation

AprilAire • Sun Prairie, WI

4h

About The Position

The Senior Principal Engineer – Air Purification & Sanitization will be responsible for advanced research & development in air filtration, indoor air quality (IAQ), sanitization and odor control technologies for residential & commercial applications. Also responsible for developing & executing technology strategies for filter media, sanitization, and other IAQ applications. Responsible to deliver technology roadmaps that are aligned with strategy & result in technology programs that enhance indoor air quality (IAQ).

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of filtration mechanics, bio-aerosol control, ventilation, Sanitization and chemistries of odor control, gases etc.
• Experience in the development and application of filtration media and filter elements.
• Experience in the development and application of odor removal products.
• Experience in the development and application of ventilation products.
• Advanced understanding of HVAC system functions, airflow, IAQ and ventilation system understanding of manufacturing of filters & media.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and filter manufacturing technologies
• Good understanding of the application of computer simulation tools and theory of filtration.
• Experience with application of various components used in HVAC systems.
• Understanding of reliability engineering methodology.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to make progress by completing tasks and deliverables in a multi-tasking environment (several concurrent assignments) on time and within budget
• Experienced working effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experienced working cross functionally with engineering, marketing, and sales.
• Ability to quickly and efficiently understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to convince others to invest in ideas
• Ability to follow internal engineering design processes and best practices
• Creativity with the tendency to look at things from a unique perspective.
• Ability to find patterns and make connections to uncover opportunities.
• Able to travel to industry meetings, partners and suppliers
• Social skills and the ability to work at a professional level inside and outside the company.
• A minimum of BSME or Chemical Engineering Degree, with 5-10 years of experience in design of air filtration, ventilation, bio-aerosols and odor removal products.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing aptitude and the ability to commercialize technologies using internal and external partners is preferred but not required
• M.S. or Ph.D. and MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translates understanding of technology to product & manufacturing concepts that are commercially viable and connect benefits to consumer and customer needs.
• Conducts research & development in the domain of sanitization & purification: filtration, ventilation, bio-aerosol, virus, VOC, gases, etc.
• Conducts technology scoping workshops which result in 3-5+ year technology roadmaps.
• Develops technology programs with internal and external resources and partners.
• Oversees project planning and execution (identify activities and times to complete)
• Develops and implements test plans, conducting or managing testing to validate new technologies.
• Performs engineering analysis to select the optimum design.
• Documents and reports test results.
• Installs and monitors test units.
• Provides IAQ technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to AprilAire Engineering and Technology team.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge of controlling indoor air quality (IAQ), filtration of particulates, ventilation, bio-aerosols, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), viruses, gases, etc.
• Represents the company in industry organizations including American Society for Heating Refrigeration Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), American Filtration and Separation Society & other organizations.
• Prepares engineering specifications including physical, operational, reliability, and performance.
• Consistently looks for better ways to do things by asking questions and challenging accepted or conventional wisdom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior