Associate Mechanical Engineer

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With its roots tracing back to 1935, Nortek Air Solutions offers the innovation and expertise of the largest group of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) brands in North America for commercial, industrial, or institutional indoor environments. Our products are better by design, custom‑engineered to maximize energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, improve indoor air quality, and achieve low sound levels.

With high‑quality systems in multiple shapes, sizes, and configurations for new construction and renovation or retrofit applications, we make the world safer, healthier, and more productive.

Nortek Air Solutions is seeking a talented and creative entry‑level Research and Development Mechanical Engineer who thrives on innovation and efficiency to join the Innovation Team at our Oklahoma facilities. As a member of the Innovation team, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary, cross‑functional team dedicated to bringing pioneering technologies to market through research, development, prototyping, and testing in our nationally recognized laboratories.

* There is no sponsorship or relocation available for this position.

• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams exploring new ideas and approaches to enhance product performance and develop new innovative technologies.
• Gain technical expertise and knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to optimize product design for efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Assist with design simulations, prototyping, testing, analyses, and team reviews to ensure designs meet technical, performance, and quality standards.
• Assist with industry‑specific regulatory requirements and certifications.
• Learn about industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in product design and development processes.
• Work with thermodynamics, structural analysis, dynamics, heat transfer, and FEA.
• Occasional travel may be required within North America (up to 1 or 2 times per year).

• Character focused with demonstrated leadership potential.
• Interest in research and development.
• ABET recognized Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Up to five years of engineering experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, Fusion
  360, MATLAB, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, Excel VBA, and Power Automate/Apps.
• Preference given to individuals who have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
• Have successfully completed an engineering internship in an HVAC related environment.
• Have earned Lean Six Sigma certification of white belt or better.

• Ability to handle confidential R&D projects appropriately.
• Safety focused.
• Accurate.
• Alert.
• Motivated.
• A nimble learner.
• Resilient.
• Trustworthy.
• Tech savvy.
• Able to work safely in a test lab environment.
• Able to analyze and solve technical problems quickly and effectively.
• Able to interact with employees and customers effectively and courteously.
• Able to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities.
• Able to use basic hand and test tools.

Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination – Nortek Air Solutions is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.