SR Application Engineer - HVAC

Description

YINLUN TDI LLC is a global leader in providing advanced thermal management solutions for the automotive, commercial truck, off-highway, and power generation markets. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we operate sales and engineering facilities across the U.S. and manufacturing operations in China, the US, Mexico, Poland, India, and Southeast Asia. As a certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 company, YINLUN TDI LLC specializes in designing and manufacturing world-class heat exchangers and thermal management products.

Our innovations support both traditional and electric vehicle markets, with customers including global leaders from automotive, on-highway trucks, and off-highway machines.

YINLUN TDI LLC is seeking a Sr. Application Engineer - HVAC to serve as the technical lead for our U.S. customers, focusing on HVAC design and applications for on-highway trucks and off-highway machines. The ideal candidate will work closely with U.S. and global teams to deliver innovative HVAC solutions tailored to customer requirements while driving product development and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Act as the primary technical liaison for U.S. customers in the truck and off-highway sectors.
• Analyze RFQs and develop tailored HVAC technical solutions.
• Collaborate with the HQ engineering team in China and cross‑functional U.S. teams to coordinate activities, including design, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of HVAC systems for vehicles and machinery, ensuring high performance and customer satisfaction.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Stay updated on U.S. and global HVAC regulations and standards, incorporating them into product designs.
• Provide technical expertise during customer meetings, presentations, and trade shows.
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%) to support customer projects.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Thermal, or related fields)
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in application engineering, HVAC system design, or thermal management for vehicles.
  • Experience in the on‑highway and off‑highway markets is highly desirable.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in HVAC systems, heat exchangers, and thermal management principles.
  • Familiarity with APQP, FMEA, DVP&R, and program management.
  • CAD proficiency (e.g., Catia V5, UG/NX, Solid Works, Pro/E, or Creo).
• Additional
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Experience working with global teams (Mandarin skills are a plus but not required).
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as injection molding, aluminum casting, and brazing is a plus.

• Competitive Salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company match 401(k), Education Reimbursement
• Company provided vacation, sick time, paid time off, holidays, 4 floating holidays
• Opportunities for career growth, in a dynamic, fast paced environment

YINLUN TDI LLC is an At‑Will, Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws.