Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Water Products - REQ# 1559

Mitsubishi Electric US • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC is hiring a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to support its Commercial sales team and customers in solving complex engineering and design problems. The role supports all commercial products, with a particular focus on the company’s commercial domestic water heating product. The engineer will manage technical support for these products, including design assistance, project management support, technical training, and competitive analysis, and will work with sales, service, and product development teams as the Business Unit’s subject matter expert on domestic water heating products.

The position is based in Houston or Dallas, Texas, and requires willingness to travel up to 30% for company meetings and training, domestically and possibly internationally. The expected base pay range is $111,200–$139,000 per year. Eligible employees may participate in company-sponsored benefits and plans, subject to applicable terms and eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar technical discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• At least 10 years of HVAC or plumbing mechanical engineering or application engineering experience, specifically in space heating or domestic water heating.
• Self-motivation and a desire to help develop a unique product from the ground floor.
• Strong communication, technical writing, presentation, and training skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to demonstrate METUS core values, including working collaboratively, delivering excellence, driving sustainability, focusing on execution, and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Experience with engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Trane Trace 3D Plus.
• Understanding of HVACR and psychrometrics concepts, in addition to plumbing.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and/or LEED Accredited Professional credential.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical and complex products from an application or engineering standpoint.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, energy modeling software, and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for commercial domestic water heating products and lead their project management process.
• Provide technical and application support through technical materials, application training, competitive analysis, and design best practices for the Business Unit sales team and external customers.
• Provide Tier 2 support to the Business Unit sales team, METUS distribution, and the HVAC specification community to resolve complex application and technical design challenges.
• Develop engineering and application white papers addressing domestic hot water product issues and concerns specific to the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States.
• Work alongside another Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering and design support for other METUS HVAC products as needed.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Mechanical Engineers and the METUS Applications Team to develop technical materials addressing customer concerns.
• Liaise between Business Unit Sales and METUS Applications and Product Development teams to convey product ideas, evaluate technical documentation, and present application ideas for evaluation.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Management to define annual requirements, including budget, software, and hardware investments.
• Travel up to 30% for company meetings and training, domestically and possibly internationally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents.
• 80 hours of vacation per year.
• 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, depending on hire date.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave, if eligible.
• The total compensation package may include target bonus plans and discretionary awards.

What This Job Offers

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