Mechanical Engineer Job Owatonna area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants.

Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit

Position Description

Develop safe, low cost, and high quality product designs, product design standards, and design component standards for new and existing product lines through research, prototyping, and team interaction.

Key Responsibilities Technical:

Develops technology in an effort to establish 'state of the art' in product performance, manufacturability, and customer value.

Applies heat transfer, fluid dynamic, acoustic and other mechanical engineering acumen for design, selection, prototyping and testing of products, components, systems, or sub systems as assigned.

Conducts structural design analysis and recommendations of products as required.

Researches, sizes, selects, and/or confirms components, systems, or sub systems. This includes electrical, thermal, and mechanical components.

Develops rules for use and application of components, systems, or sub systems for spacing, clearance, heat transfer rates, etc.

Assumes a leadership role in facets of product design technology as assigned or as need becomes evident.

Achieves cost reductions through alternative design practices, component and methods selection alternatives, and product simplification.

Proposes opportunities and organizes and leads cost reduction team initiatives as appropriate
Works collaboratively with the Materials and Manufacturing groups to select component, supplier, and process alternatives.

Assumes a leadership role in technology development and product enhancement/development initiatives.

Proposes project scope and deliverables
Executes project plans
Transfers results and ensures integration with CDI Design Standards and Best Practices, and Engineering Team practices.

Assumes responsibility for perpetuation and integrity of CDI Design Standards and Best Practices.

May prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) actions related to change proposals.
Trains others on the use and maintenance of the knowledge base.
Conducts research as appropriate to enhance the value of the data and tools.

Attends professional conferences, and seminars, to assess and acquire specific technological training.

Interacts with Customer Service, Sales, and CDI Sales Representatives to maintain a keen understanding of market trends in technology, end user requirements and wishes, and CDI product strengths and weaknesses.

Leads formal corrective actions on failures seeking system change to address the root cause. Will personally lead corrective action initiatives and is dissatisfied with any result except complete solution.

Required Education & Qualifications

Education:

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience and demonstrated performance.

HVAC industry training. College level training in Materials Properties, Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials, Calculus and Differential Equations, and Statistical Analysis.

Experience:

Experience with HVAC equipment design and function.

Experience in an equipment manufacturing or laboratory setting.

Experience in 3D CAD solid modeling.

Capabilities:

Skills and Abilities:

This position demands an ability to communicate messages and technical information in both verbal and written formats. Skill at effectively instructing or persuading is a regular requirement.
A demonstrated working knowledge of CAD 3D model development and model manipulation/animation is beneficial.
Demonstrated computational skills involving higher level math including algebra and trigonometry, and statistical methods including regression analysis and quality charts.
A demonstrated working knowledge of HVAC equipment operation and design practices.
Ability to collect and analyze a set of information; and then isolate variables to make effective evidence based decisions.
Ability to create spreadsheets and documents which meet professional standards of spelling, grammar and punctuation, and continuity.

Characteristics:

Attention to detail as demonstrated in documentation and design and data accuracy is a requirement.
High work commitment and standards of excellence
A desire to achieve team results and continuous improvement
A desire to learn and grow professionally

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily a desk position but does involve a variety of…