Optimization Engineer II - Product Development

Job Description

The Optimization Engineer II - New Product Development engages in system model development, design optimization, and qualification of new technologies related to domestic potable water heating, space heating hydronic systems, and combination potable and space water heating systems. The position also entails collaboration, advisory, and joint development projects among Rheem Global operating units and/or with outside partners.

This position will serve our Water Heating Division
, located in Montgomery, AL
. Relocation assistance is available.

• Design and optimize solutions for new and existing products
• Engage in early-stage concept ideation, concept analyses and reductions of concepts to practical prototypes for demonstrations of feasibility
• Create computer-based component and system level simulations predicting vapor compression cycle behavior, gas combustion, heat transfer, fluid flow, and system performance of water heating, space heating, combinational water heating designs and applications
• Devise methods of fabrication, testing, coordination of experiments, evaluating test results in comparisons to predicted outcomes, and prepare research summaries contextually relevant to the business
• Develop technology path with high fidelity prototypes that represent critical functionality and carry business case components
• Coordinate customer testing and early-stage VOC via agile project management approach
• Engage and advise engineering teams on matters of expertise, coaching on analysis tools and methods, and engineering problem solving assistance
• Serve as a project engineer on select objectives as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years of related experience in heat transfer, mechanical design, modeling, analytics, optimization, and validation methods
• Working knowledge of analysis and system development tools such as ANSYS/Fluent, ANSYS/Mechanical, MATLAB, Lab View, Solid Works, Energy Plus, Coil Designer, Vap Cyc, GT Suite, and related tools
• Prior experience with computational modeling using computer simulations and mathematical algorithms to create virtual prototypes and complete multiscale analysis
• Demonstrated ability to self-determine, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• Proven professional mentoring and communication skills
• Ability to compose professional business correspondence for internal and external dissemination
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively with all levels of internal team members, senior staff, external suppliers, and customers

• Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Related experience in heat transfer, mechanical design, modeling, analytics, optimization and validation methods
• Working knowledge of gas-fired systems, vapor compression cycles, and working fluids
• Proficiency in 1D thermodynamic heat and mass transfer calculations
• Understanding of common energy conversion components

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. based jobs, Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states:
Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.