Senior Design Engineer- HVAC

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · Greater pittsburgh region, United States

Kelly Engineering has partnered with an industry leader experiencing dynamic growth to recruit a Senior Design Engineer (HVAC) for a direct-hire opportunity in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area. This position offers a very competitive salary plus profit sharing, a hybrid work schedule and relocation assistance if needed.

The Senior Design Engineer will lead engineering and project management activities for the design, application, and customer-order engineering of Data Center Cooling systems. The role supports the full product lifecycle—from design development and vendor oversight through manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product engineering activities for Data Center and IT cooling products.
• Develop and oversee vendor preparation of design drawings, specifications, and bills of materials for customer orders and manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Provide technical expertise in developing and reviewing customer proposals.
• Serve as the lead technical liaison among customers, vendors, and helping ensure the technical needs of all parties are met.
• Provide technical leadership on assembly and testing techniques, including process advantages and limitations that inform long-range plant and product engineering plans.
• Research and analyze operational test data to establish performance standards and verify that designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance in resolving design-related production issues.
• Coordinate product design with listing agencies to secure product listings, such as UL.
• Evaluate project and product risks, escalating them to the supervisor and senior management when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of design engineering experience
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC products (data center experience not required)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless