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Navistar Inc · 3 months ago

Senior Engineer – HVAC, Testing and Validation - TRATON R&D US, LLC

Elmendorf, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $121K/yr

2+ years exp

TRATON R&D US, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Engineer – HVAC, Testing and Validation to enhance their vehicle cooling systems. The role involves leading testing activities, developing test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality performance and compliance of HVAC systems.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop detailed test plans and create innovative test procedures tailored to HVAC and cooling system evaluations

Execute validation activities according to engineering standards and project timelines

Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to assess system performance against design specifications and regulatory requirements

Prepare clear, accurate technical reports and communicate findings to cross-functional teams

Identify root causes of issues, develop corrective action plans, and propose solutions to improve system performance

Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to support product development and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

HVAC system designData Analysis & ReportingTestingValidationThermal system componentsMicrosoft ExcelHands-on laboratory experienceAutomotive systemsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

At least 2 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Preferred

Experience in HVAC system design or validation, or a strong foundation in HVAC principles through coursework and hands-on projects in automotive or heavy vehicle applications

Knowledge of HVAC control strategies and diagnostics and an understanding of thermal system components: compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, fans, etc

Experience with prototype and production vehicle testing and validation, instrumentation setup (thermocouples, pressure sensors, flow meters, etc.)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data acquisition tools (e.g., INCA, ETAS, or equivalent)

Data Analysis & Reporting for engineering reports and presentations MATLAB, Excel, or Python for data post-processing

Hands-on experience working in a laboratory or testing environment (instrumentation setup, data collection, troubleshooting)

Knowledge of heavy-duty truck or automotive systems is preferred

Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts through written reports and presentations