Position Title: Mechanical Engineer

About Nortek Air Solutions

We're on a mission to create a better tomorrow every day. We are a premier HVAC Company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through employee's commitment to quality, customer service and operational excellence. Nortek was established in 1977 and offers the innovation and expertise of the largest group of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) brands in North America. We offer high quality systems in multiple shapes, sizes, and configurations for new construction and renovation.

Position Summary:

Performs mechanical engineering and multidisciplinary engineering work covering cleanspace product engineering, product development and R&D.

Position Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops new products to add to existing product line using engineering and design software.
• Evaluate current products and work to improve existing products.
• Develops prototype designs for testing.
• Runs tests to determine viability for new product or improvement to existing products. Evaluates results for possible application to development of systems or other uses.
• Involved in engineering work covering other areas such as lighting, structural, acoustics, and fluid dynamics.
• Use multidisciplinary test equipment such as spectroradiometers, power meters, sound intensity probes, load cells, and airflow testing instruments to test and verify performance of products under development.
• Design with aluminum extrusions for ceiling systems.
• Design structural systems and components for cleanrooms.
• Design lighting systems including LEDs.
• Acquire and maintain listings with outside certification laboratories.
• Research and analyze building codes, industry standards, customer specifications and design proposals to maintain product compliance, performance, and safety.
• Develop and maintain 3D models, manufacturing prints, and bills of materials masters.
• Develop and maintain product specifications, technical data sheets, and operation manuals.
• Evaluate engineering change and substitution requests from production staff.
• Manage projects with cross-functional teams.
• Track and prioritize tasks and projects that the team is involved in.
• Coordinate implementation efforts with other engineering teams.
• Participate in field installations, problem solving, and other customer support activities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• A minimum 2 years' work experience is required.
• Familiarity with cleanroom and operating room industries we are in is beneficial.
• This position requires strong mathematical, analytical and overall computer skills.
• A strong knowledge and fluency in Inventor and design software is required.
• Knowledge of FEA and CFD is preferred.
• Knowledge of machining best practices and sheet metal design.
• Knowledge of NFPA 13, IBC, AMCA, UL, and ASTM standards is beneficial.
• This position also requires strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• Attention to detail with effective ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Hands-on capabilities of prototyping, fabricating with metal parts, and testing is also required.

Position Key Attributes:

• Ability to personally live safe and hold themselves and other team members accountable by having their back in support of our Safety core value.
• Has integrity, works transparently, and recognized for treating others with respect.
• Takes accountability to create and execute solutions that deliver desired results and can "own it" in a Performance Driven Culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead teams in a Teamwork culture.
• Ability to ignite and lead change as a catalyst for improvement.
• Can thrive in a "legacy now" culture in which we strive to do the right thing for the company today, even if it is the hard thing, and leave behind a stronger company for the next generation of employees.
• Strong leadership skills including ability to think strategically, solve problems and create a motivating team environment.
• A "builder" who is comfortable in a continuous improvement culture.

Benefits:

• Starting at 4 weeks of paid time off for vacation/sick
• 11 paid holidays
• Hybrid work option (partially remote)
• Company provided health insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• 401-k match of 50% on your contribution up to 6%
• Education Reimbursement of $5,250/year for qualifying programs and courses

Nortek Air Solutions offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at .

Nortek Air Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.