Staff Engineer Thermal Modeling

Thermal Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE Baltimore Aircoil Company is seeking a Thermal Engineer as a key member of the globally responsible Thermal Modeling Group. This engineer is charged with developing thermal models for BAC's global product lines to address the thermal rating needs of the global engineering product platforms, new product introduction initiatives, thermal modeling group scalability, innovation, sustaining activities, and regulatory certification. The position requires a background in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics with expertise in heat transfer.

A technical knowledge of BAC products and applications, design for manufacturing, and general engineering principles is also required. The work is largely independent with direction provided as needed for unusual or complex problems. The individual is considered a key technical subject matter contributor with a need to interact with other global engineering groups and occasionally groups outside of global engineering.

NATURE & SCOPE Reports to the Chief Engineer, Thermal Modeling Group.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop thermal performance models, prediction software tools, and rating programs. Accurately interpolate test data and correlate data to fundamental models. Provide thermal engineering expertise and support to New Product Introduction. Perform or oversee prototype testing and data reduction. Participate in efforts to implement and maintain thermal certification of heat rejection products working with third party testers and program administrators.

Support innovation to identify opportunities for improving thermal performance through thermal modeling. Provide analysis and recommendations on concept behavior and enhancement. Review existing thermal modeling tools and technology to improve the efficiency and quality of thermal modeling process. Provide thermal technology sustaining support to existing product lines, including enhancing unit selection software tools, and assessing thermal performance for nonstandard unit configurations and installations.

Prepares reports on complex projects. Make presentations at all levels of organization. Effectively communicates with both internal and external personnel. Monitors development in the industry pertaining to heat rejection equipment performance, certification, and emerging technical focus areas. Work closely with engineering platforms responsible for creating product models. Support existing product enhancement, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives. Understand and apply relevant codes and standards in the design and testing of products and components.

Use standard and advanced technical and mathematical principles, theories, concepts, techniques, processes, and best practices in solving problems. Continuously increase expertise on all aspects of product design, theory, construction, operation, and application. Create an environment that influences positive change and makes structural design integrity an essential part of BAC's culture. Strive for continuous improvement and teamwork in a global product development environment.

Adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Required Knowledge/

Skills:

Effective communication, written and verbal, with a globally diverse audience. Ability to work independently and with others on teams to understand and translate design and process engineering requirements into thermal test plans and thermal models. Ability to work with cross-functional teams to develop and plan tasks. Ability to understand product/component function, reliability, and quality requirements. Understanding of HVAC/refrigeration systems and components preferred.

Strong time management and project management skills. Skilled in producing high quality technical documentation for thermal modeling code, including structured process flow charts, algorithm logic maps, and model workflow descriptions.

Education:

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering;
Masters degree preferred. A strong emphasis in single-phase and multi-phase heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, psychrometrics, and thermodynamics. Graduate degree or graduate course or P.E. is a plus. Years of

Experience:

approximately 8-10 years of engineering experience with B.S. or 4-6 years of engineering experience with Masters; product development experience preferred; global experience preferred. Technical Expertise:
Experience developing thermal performance models for heat rejection equipment (cooling towers, dry coolers, dry condensers, evaporative coolers/condensers, adiabatic systems, and hybrid designs), incorporating airflow, heat transfer, and mass transfer behavior. Proficient in psychrometric analysis, including detailed modeling of sensible and latent cooling processes, air–water interaction, and humidity driven performance effects. Strong scientific and engineering programming capabilities; proficient in C#/C++, MATLAB, EES, and Microsoft Excel VBA, with…