to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories or processes, but in our people. Primary Function This position directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of electronics control development related to water heating products, including gas ignition, temperature control, safety control, comfort control, combustion control and user interface systems.
In addition, this position provides technical guidance to controls development projects as required and directed by the Director Product Development. Responsibilities Guide and execute assignments from the Director Product Development related to electronic controls
development activities conducted by controls engineers. Provide frequent status updates to the Director Product Development, including and most importantly obstacles as they arise.
Lead the controls development to define and develop products in accordance with the Lochinvar Product Development System. Manage all controls related projects with internal teams and external suppliers and partners. Lead the assigned engineering team members effectively and efficiently to achieve the objectives and goals agreed to for the projects. Coordinate and participate in customer focus groups and training seminars during the introduction of new products. This may include leading technical discussions
and presentation of instructional and informational materials to large and small groups of both technical and non-technical representatives.
Provide leadership and direction to the electronics controls group on a daily basis to assign responsibilities and provide technical support where needed. Monitor team progress to ensure assignments are completed and goals are attained. Role Specific Responsibilities Perform competitive product analyses as required to help define the project scope. Interface with other Engineering staff to provide design input throughout the product development process. Coordinate project team activities in the preparation of project expense estimates as well as monitor and control expenditures within limitations of the established project budget.
Coordinate agency pre-testing backssments for agency certification purposes with the team; plan ahead to provide submittal paperwork, provide input to schedule test dates, review existing certifications, and interface with agencies to obtain timely cost effective agency approval. Assist the Vice President of Engineering in the selection and hire of team staff. Support, provide supervisory guidance and assist direct reports to assure success in the project as well as employee developmental needs.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree (B. S. ) from Four‑year College or university in Electrical Engineering. Must have at least 8 years’ of electronic controls development experience dealing with industrial products and/or appliances. Must have at least two years of experience in project team participation or management and a proven history of timely and successful product development. Must have broad Knowledge of appliance-level controls (software, hardware, applications (ie i OS, Android) and connectivity / Io T). Must have at least two years’ experience managing people with strong team building and team development skills.
Must have experience in working with external suppliers on hardware and software development. Must demonstrate good communication and people skills. Proven background in use of theoretical skills to solve practical applications preferred. Demonstrated team leadership skills are preferred. We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. #LI-Hybrid
team develops Commercial Water Heaters, a category where we are the industry leader with over 50% market share. We are committed to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories or processes, but in our people Primary Function We are looking for a Sr.
Project Engineer – New Product Development (Heat Pump) to join our team that will be located at our Heat Pump Engineering Center of Excellence in Lebanon, Tennessee. What is unique about this role? Work on latest technologies and develop heat pump water heater The ability to own Engineering projects from concept to manufacturing We have support throughout the Engineering process with our Simulation team, CAD Design team, and Lab Tech
team Company growth and a defined career ladder allows our Engineers to move up a Technical Expert path or a management path Responsibilities Manages all aspects of a complex and significant engineering project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget.
Applies engineering standards/procedures and provides advice on challenges within the engineering field. Ability to balance/ prioritize and handle multiple projects when needed Be a great team player and effective in accomplishing group tasks and brainstorming activities Effectively communicate technical material to internal business units and other cross functions. Provide detailed test programs/plans and
guidance to assigned Lab and CAD personnel. Conductance, documentation, and evaluation of product specific tests Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, agency requirements and customer needs/expectations Coordinate activities to efficiently resolve technical developments, rescheduling issues, and engineering design and test problems as they arise.
Request /evaluate and approve product design changes, specifications, and drawing releases through PCP (Product changes processes in SAP system) Interact with other Engineering Staff to provide input regarding areas of your expertise. Prepare project expense estimates and control expenditures within the limitations of the project budget.
Supports field service engineering, respond to field questions, and incorporate improvement in future products Conduct yourself professionally in accordance with AOS values Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 5 years of experience (OR) Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 3 years of experience (OR) Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering 3+ years of Refrigerant Cycle experience dealing with HVAC air conditioning systems and/or heat pumps. Detailed understanding of HVAC system functions including refrigeration, heat transfer, airflow, and ventilation Experience with application of various components used within HVAC systems such as evaporator coils, compressors, condensers, and fans.
Air conditioning and/or Heat Pump design and hands on testing experience. Experience with Design/simulation/analysis tools such as Solidworks, Lab VIEW, EES, CFD, FEA and ERP software (SAP or similar). Excellent analytical skills for reviewing costs and preparing budget reports Great communication and organizational skills. Ability to travel 10 - 15% for product testing at other sites, review of field installations, and to attend meetings with other A.
O. Smith Engineering teams. We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
