Research Engineer III Air MoversTurbomachines
Research Engineer III Air MoversTurbomachines
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The Research Engineer III Air Movers/Turbomachines will work for the NVH (Noise Vibration and Harshness) Team which is part of the Rheem Global Center of Excellence with a focus on residential and commercial Water Heater and Airconditioning products development (low noise air management systems (AMS) solutions and technology advancements continuous product support and field support facility and capabilities enhancement for the Rheem AMS).
This role is responsible for applying creative processes with the experimental analytical and computational methods for the AMS performance efficiencies sound quality and level improvements to achieve high class sound ratings that leads the Heat Pump Water Heaters and HVAC industry. This role also requires the leadership in developing AMS suppliers relationships testing partners outsourcing test engineers and focus areas for this position include aerodynamics axial radial tangential and mixed flow fan technologies related aeroacoustics simulations CAD modeling prototyping testing (experimental expertise and indepth exposure to AMCA ISO AHRI ANSI ASHRAE and BS Standards related to AMS Heat Pump Water Heaters and HVAC). Must demonstrate the knowledge in the air management fundamentals simulations designing prototyping testing. It would be a plus if applicant have experience in the structural vibration component packaging and system noise reductions and acoustic mitigation methods. This Engineer will work closely with various product & technology development teams within the Water and Air organizations globally.
This position will serve ourWater HeaterDivisionlocated inMontgomery AL or Roswell GA.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the Air Management Systems vertical; for the product design fan and blower technology development AMS (fan and blower design/turbomachines) engineering standard work for Rheem divisions to use support and carryout the advancement in AMS technology needs as requested by Rheem divisions and manage the program
- The scope encompasses technology development utilizing CAD design analytical modeling optimization computational and experimental methodologies applicable to Water Heating and AC products. The fan technologies are not limited to Rheem product and could be utilized for other industries. Developing scalable technologies that are grounded in the fundamental understanding of the system level applications.
- Work closely with product engineers as a member of the various product & technology development teams to design reliable & quiet products and provide solutions that meets market requirements and makes Rheem a distinct leader for the low noise systems and components.
- Plan conduct and supervise various projects related to the AMS fancoil packaging system designs that leads industry with low noise AMS (Axial Fan Radial Fan Mixed Flow Fans Forward and Backward Radial Blowers Transvers Fans and Systems (Heat Pump Water Heaters and Air Conditioners)
- Work closely with both technicians and engineers (R&D product acoustics lab etc..
- Responsibilities also includes prioritizing design and test requests designing and proposing the appropriate tests discussing assuring the validity of the data and its interpretation documenting the work in formal reports and supervising customer communication.
- Plan conduct and supervise work related to developing AMS/system flow and acoustic simulation models. The scope includes prediction of fan system and sound performance curves. Create AMS database and scaling tools (component level and system level).
- Correlating Excel and MathWorks based analytical tools with the simulation and prediction models with test data to improve analytical and simulation methods.
- Coordinate protypes design and testing with Rheem divisions and suppliers.
- Support and successfully accomplish annual corporate objectives for individuals and team.
- Effectively utilize personal project management techniques and utilize the available technical skills and resources necessary for success.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Physics (or related technical discipline with focus in aerodynamics turbomachines and HVAC)
- 5 years of HVAC and fan design R&D and simulation
- Education and experience in Applied and Computational Fluid Mechanics is highly desired.
- Formal coursework in Fan and Blower Design HVAC Turbomachines Aerodynamics Airfoil Design Computational Methods Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aeroacoustics.
- Experience in fan blower and system level performance. Fan and system curve analysis to meet both the efficiency and lowest operating sound.
- Experience with AMCA 210 and lab view is a plus.
- Experience with Commercial HVAC and/or Water Heating products (Airmanagement Cooling Heating Products Water Heating Products fans and compressors) and AHRI ANSI and ISO test standards are desired.
- Experience or knowledge in ANSI Acoustics Standard 12.1 & 12.15 Labview ANSYS Acoustics Modeling Siemens and B&K testing equipment instrumentation and software are highly desirable.
- Knowledge in the design testing and optimization for sound vibration and/or flow characteristics of turbomachinery.
- Ability to work on multiple highpriority projects simultaneously.
- Internalize Rheem Manufacturing (Water Heater Division)s purpose advocate positively for the organization engender the trust and respect of others and live the values of integrity teamwork respect courage and innovation.
- Speak and write in an authentic and persuasive manner to strike a chord with the listener inspire engagement and commitment and compel action.
- Seek opportunities and engage with others to gain understanding and insights through the pursuit of information experiences dialogue and feedback.
- Cultivate mutually beneficial customer relationships and work to earn the trust of the customer by ensuring that the Company delivers value and acquire customerdriven insights to effectively address issues needs and opportunities.
- Innovate by imagining new possibilities and combining existing ideas and approaches to create new business solutions.
- Question accepted practices develop creative approaches mitigate resistance to change and encourage others to do the same to promote progress through change.
- Focus on achieving everhigher standards of excellence for the business the organization and personally
HOW TO STAND OUT
- Masters Degree or Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering and/or Physics (or related technical discipline with focus in aerodynamics turbomachines and HVAC)
- 5 or more years of experience of HVAC and fan design R&D and simulation
- Aeroacoustics Experience
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