HVAC&R Controls Engineer – Product Development
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Job Location:
Simpsonville, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
HVAC&RControls Engineer Product Development
Our Mission:
KCC enhances the lives of our customers partners employee-owners and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.
KCC is an employee-owned technology-driven company in the HVAC&R industry developing products and solutions to meet todays rapidly changing needs for greater efficiency and electrification. KCC has multiple divisions: construction local HVAC&R service and the design/manufacturing of commercial HVAC&R equipment. This position is for the design and manufacturing division which includes rooftop units air handlers desiccant dehumidificationrefrigerantand hot/chilled hydronic systems.
KCC enhances the lives of our customers partners employee-owners and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.
KCC is an employee-owned technology-driven company in the HVAC&R industry developing products and solutions to meet todays rapidly changing needs for greater efficiency and electrification. KCC has multiple divisions: construction local HVAC&R service and the design/manufacturing of commercial HVAC&R equipment. This position is for the design and manufacturing division which includes rooftop units air handlers desiccant dehumidificationrefrigerantand hot/chilled hydronic systems.
Summary:
As a Product Development Controls Engineer you willbe responsible fordesigning developing and implementing PLC control logic and pushing changes through the engineering change controller logic is primarily written in functional block logicusing proprietary developedare typicallypackagedrooftop unitsor air handlersthat include but not limited to compressor control hot gasreheat economizers various heat types energy recovery technologies and variable speed this roleyoullwork with multipledepartments;between testing and validation new product development electrical engineering and process and instrumentation.
If you enjoy solving problemscoming up withinnovative solutionsand working with a highly motivatedteam;this is the right time you will need to develop a strong understanding of how the units are applied from acontrolsperspective andunderstanding the technical aspects of the design and the end devices are Product Development Controls Engineeris responsibleforthe successful integrationofvariouscontrolsub-systems(refrigeration airside control BAS integration automaticsafeties)fora single productinto a completedcontrol systemready for will workhand-in-handdeveloping test plans with the testing and validation team to ensure successful operationbefore thisroleyou will alsobe responsible forreviewing technical documents and making recommendations on more effective communicationduring release.
Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 9 paid holidays
- Yearly bonuses
- Health dental & vision insurance
- 401k company match
- Monthlyaccruedvacation(PTO)
- Paid sick time
- Employeeassistanceprograms
EssentialFunctionsorResponsibilities:
- Serve as the controls technical engineering core team member on cross functional projects.
- Follow established Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and new product development procedures.
- Understand and meet internal and external customer expectations.
- Work with the Process and Instrumentation engineers to develop Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) Sequence of Operations and other controls documents forcontrolsprojects.
- Ability to quickly iterate designworking through the testing and validation departmentto develop comprehensive test plans for new product development expansion of existing products or testing of new components.
- Develop a deep understanding of the technical control aspects of the units.
- Continuous education in industry-leading technologies such aspsychrometrics DX refrigeration systems energy recovery fans etc.
- Participate in design reviews toanticipatepotential failure modes and prevent them ordetectduring testing.
- Review warranty submissions with the warranty management team and provide feedback on opportunities for improvement or product enhancements.
- Review technical literature for improvements or error reduction.
- Work with other teams to update andmaintaincontrolsdocuments such as sequence of operation electrical diagrams BACnet point lists startup guides etc.
Qualifications/Skills:
Requirements:
- Somepriorexperience working with could be in an engineering lab as a field technician orstrong hobby controlson large commercial unitswill be considered.
- Education in relatedfield or2 yearsof could be a degree or certificationin HVACengineering PLCs automation or be industrial maintenance electrician controls building automation or HVAC.
- Experience using computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Outlook Word etc.).
Prefer:
- HVAC field experience in controls.
- Industrialequipment or commercial HVAC experience.
Safety/Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Fluentin English.
- Requires bending stoopingand standing.
- Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day.
- Follow established safety policies including but not limited to mobile equipment PPE emergency response HAZCOM first-aid response etc.
Other Duties:
Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may changeover timewith or without warning.
KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver Talent Specialist
Laura Zoghbi Talent Specialist
Required Experience:
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