Research and Development Engineer jobs in Oklahoma

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Lead or participate in cross functional teams of engineering, manufacturing, and scientific staff to achieve high level product development

project goals through planning, budgeting, and execution in addition to participating in or leading in the implementation of new product,

software, and processes, including creation of an overall implementation plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

- Be responsible for product design, engineering, and research projects

- Coordinate product launch and lifecycle activities

- Design and execute internal testing plans for new product development

- Travel for external product development field testing and service calls on unusual field problems as needed

- Perform in‐house product analysis

- Develop thermal systems models

- Change/modify assembly drawings, bills of material, and costs estimates

- Coordinate change orders and distribute as required

- Establish specifications and tolerances for parts and materials

- Communicate with customers and Service Departments to resolve problems with equipment

- Perform failure analysis of returned components and make recommendations/modifications to remedy problem

- Provide technical direction to Project Managers, QA, QC, Sales, and Service Technicians

- Develop and provide engineering support for in house software

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited university or equivalent. 3-5 years

related experience. Knowledge of manufacturing methods used in HVAC&R.

Skills: Ability to use Microsoft product software. Talented, highly motivated individual with good engineering judgment. Effective oral and

written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Strong

interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to guide and influence others. Intermediate computer skills. Ability to read and interpret Electrical

code.

Knowledge HVAC systems and components preferred, specifically:

· Electric motors

· Fans

· Pumps

· Compressors

· Mass and heat transfer

· Controls

Certificates, Licenses, or training: FE license preferred.

INTERACTION WITH OTHERS

Answers to Director of Product Development. Must be able to accurately receive and understand instructions from supervisor to determine if

further instruction is required before attempting to complete the task assigned. In constant communication with other departments (Sales,

production, etc.). It is essential that the employee is able to work with all employees of the RAE team and shows a spirit of cooperation with

others in the organization.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The job is conducted primarily in a climate controlled office setting, with occasional exposure to manufacturing environment including moving

mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

Computer

Photocopier/Scanner

Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Sharepoint, Outlook, etc.)

Telephone

Safety Glasses when applicable