Application Engineer – HVAC

Job Title: Application Engineer HVAC (Hybrid)

Location: Morton IL (Hybrid)

Company: Yinlun TDI LLC

About Yinlun TDI LLC

Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive commercial truck and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co. Ltd. Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States.

Headquartered in Houston TX Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California Michigan and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers hybrid electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving sectors.

Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive commercial truck bus and industrial markets.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior Application Engineer to support HVAC and thermal system applications for commercial vehicle and off-highway customers.

This role is ideal for candidates with around 24 years of experience who are looking to grow in a hands-on engineering environment. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and support customer programs from concept through validation.

This position is based in Morton IL with a hybrid work model and occasional travel depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

Support customer programs by assisting in HVAC and thermal system application development

Review RFQs and help prepare technical solutions under guidance from senior engineers

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design prototyping testing and validation

Assist in product development and performance evaluation of heat exchangers and HVAC systems

Support documentation such as test reports DVP&R and engineering changes

Participate in internal meetings and customer discussions as needed

Learn and apply industry standards and engineering best practices

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical Thermal or related fields)

Professional Experience

3 years of experience in application engineering thermal systems or HVAC-related roles

Experience in automotive commercial vehicles or off-highway equipment preferred

Skills & Competencies

Basic understanding of HVAC systems or thermal management principles

Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks NX Creo etc.)

Exposure to APQP FMEA or DVP&R is a plus

Additional Skills:

Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills

Good communication and teamwork ability

Organized and detail-oriented

Mobility

Based in Morton IL

Occasional travel (customer visits testing support etc.)

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package (medical dental vision life insurance)

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation sick time holidays and floating holidays

Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced global environment