Hotstart High-Efficiency Heat Pumps for standby generators save up to 75% in energy costs!
Hotstart designs, manufactures, and delivers thermal management solutions to customers in a variety of industrial equipment markets. We have an open position for an experienced mechanical engineer to join our New Product Development team in Spokane, Washington. We are looking for a talented and motivated candidate to help expand our portfolio of thermal management products, technical capabilities, and market applications.
Primary Responsibilities
- Project leadership for new product development and improvement efforts
- Provide expertise for a variety of system and component level design challenges
- Work with internal experts and customers on product requirement and performance goals
- Research new technologies for potential applicability and increased in-house expertise
- Learn and evaluate existing company products for improvement opportunities
- Support manufacturing and quality assurance teams to optimize delivered product
- Support customers on product application, testing, performance optimization, and troubleshooting activities
- Occasional travel to visit customer facilities, vendors, and field-testing sites (domestic and international)
Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and ability to navigate challenges on the path to implementing final solutions
- Previous experience leading projects to design and implement custom equipment
- Component level design expertise for machined, sheet metal, cast, welded, and molded parts
- Ability to lead hands-on testing efforts, troubleshooting, and prototype builds
- Strong understanding and ability to apply heat transfer and thermodynamics principles
- Previous experience with industrial heating equipment, vapor compression-based products, and refrigerants
- Previous experience with brazing and welding
- Familiarity with high volume manufacturing processes and automation techniques
- Advanced computer skills and previous experience with SolidWorks design software
- Ability to teach and mentor based on previous experience and current research to elevate staff competency
Education
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
- 7 or more years of experience with the design of custom machinery or OEM equipment
Accommodations available for disabled individuals to foster success in essential functions.
Hotstart is a world leading manufacturer of industrial thermal management systems. Established in 1942 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, we have grown to over 200 employees in a modern manufacturing facility. The company provides a 100% premium-free benefits package highlighted by medical, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) with contribution matching and profit sharing, and educational assistance. Email resume to Hotstart is a drug-free, equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $85,000–$120,000 per year
Date Posted: April 4, 2023
Valid Through: April 28, 2023
Location: Corporate & Manufacturing Headquarters
5723 E. Alki Ave., Spokane, WA 99212 USA