New Development and Design COMBUSTION Engineer

New Development and Design COMBUSTION Engineer Job # 26239
New combustion development and design engineering position to be part of a new development team for creating the next generation of products. The initial development project will be about 9 months in duration and it will create the development and design concept for three more new development projects that will run an additional 3 –5 years into the future.
Will be involved in the project development, design and release to mfg from the beginning as they shape their concept. Will be hands-on involved in development and actual design, prototype, test and release to mfg. This specific product development will be in the area of totally new commercial heating products (not offered today). Companies current products include and someone could come from (as well as other experience) a combustion background of industrial and commercial application products of: steam heat, boilers, hot water heaters, roof top units, furnaces, make up air systems, etc. Will be involved in the development/design of the entire product, as well as, the combustion aspects. Majority of projects will involve design of overall combustion system such combustion chamber, airflows, etc. Will select thermocouples, controls, and burners, etc and will on occasional either design or modify burners. Activities include experimental work to evaluate combustion designs. Combustion products are generally gas, may have one or two special projects using oil. Interface with marketing on needs and possibilities in design, interface and communicate with production and mfg. engineering on current capabilities and future needs to support new products and communicate with service on issues as they develop. Troubleshoot and conduct prototype testing in the lab and field.
Will have designer and lab technician support for prototype and testing. But, typical of combustion engineering work, plenty of hands-on testing in the lab. Additionally, will be involved in design of test for various agencies, gathering test data and submittals for agency approvals. Requires someone who has been through development and design project for gas-fired heating product within industry. Not looking for a trainee.
This company is committed to new product development now and wants keeps its edge in the HVAC industry by new development programs into the future. In addition to doing their own product development they are also committed to growth via:·Have bought several companies and there exists a strong need to upgrade their old product lines and·This company is in a definite assault on the major HVAC companies in the USATherefore, this is a great time to get a board to show what you can do and make a difference. There is room for you to make real contributions and to be noticed. Because they are part of a major corporation, they have a full set of benefits and stability. Long term advancements in engineering mgmt can exist for this person if he/she desires such.Located in the Springfield, MA area, 1.5 hours (100 miles) west of Boston. About a 40% lower cost of living than Boston. Springfield is located in the south and middle of the state. The surrounding area offers lots of open space and great camping and other out door activities. A community of 175,000 with excellent schools and several local colleges and universities. Email: [Click here for email]
SALARY: $50,000 to $62,000 plus bonusREQUIREMENTS: BS technical degree with 2+ years or will take additional experience in lieu of education. Many companies say they will, but this company does hire combustion development and design experienced people without 4 year degrees!
Must have experience with gas fired combustion design where products have gone to plant production greater than just producing one or two units. Some product experience of interest includes: furnaces, boilers, water heaters, ovens, heaters, commercial cooking equipment, industrial process equipment, etc. Requires hands-on combustion design and testing/evaluation.
Some project management skills is a plus.
Will only consider US citizen or permanent resident.
REQUIREMENTS
BS technical degree with 2+ years or will take additional experience in lieu of education. Many companies say they will, but this company does hire combustion development and design experienced people without 4 year degrees!
Must have experience with gas fired combustion design where products have gone to plant production greater than just producing one or two units. Some product experience of interest includes: furnaces, boilers, water heaters, ovens, heaters, commercial cooking equipment, industrial process equipment, etc. Requires hands-on combustion design and testing/evaluation.
Some project management skills is a plus.
Will only consider US citizen or permanent resident.