AAON, Inc. · 1 day ago
Principal Innovation Engineer
Redmond, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expAAON, Inc. is seeking a Principal Innovation Engineer to play a critical role in the Strategic Development & Testing Group. This senior-level engineering position focuses on researching, designing, developing, and implementing new technologies while supporting complex engineering projects and mentoring teams.
Energy EfficiencyHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)IndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support engineering projects to develop new equipment and components using industry leading future technologies
Generate proposals for new product development and research projects including objective, methodology, timeline, budget, and expected outcome
Develop and maintain technology roadmap for application exploration and validation
Identify potential acquisition targets for complimentary technology and intellectual property
Design and engineer mechanical, electrical, structural and control systems for equipment prototypes
Evaluate high complexity product opportunities and generate reports for feasibility, profitability, and risk assessment
Engage with customers to define concepts and develop engineered solutions for high complexity sales opportunities
Support cross-functional design reviews for research and development projects
Support cross-functional design reviews for product and systems sales and designs
Develop testing plans, scripts, and apparatuses for testing and R&D projects
Assist R&D Technicians with performing tests on prototype equipment and components
Compile and analyze testing data and generate reports for prototype tests to validate functionality and provide guidance on product improvements
Author technical white papers to support implementation and application of new and emerging technologies
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., AHRI, UL, ASHRAE)
Develop & author new engineering standards and practices within the systems group
Mentor and guide Solutions and Products engineering teams on technical and project-related tasks
Maintain accurate documentation including BOMs, drawings, and technical reports
Generate proposals and reports on research and development capital and operating expenses (CAPEX/OPEX)
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related industry experience
7+ years of experience in product engineering, preferably in Data Center cooling, HVAC or a related industry
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and engineering analysis tools
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer principles
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and ERP integration
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and industry standards
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and certification processes or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Company
AAON, Inc.
Driving the industry forward through the design, manufacturing, and rigorous testing of premium HVAC equipment.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$80M2024-12-18Post Ipo Debt· $80M
1991-01-04IPO
Leadership Team
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Gary Fields
Chief Executive Officer
Roberto Giacomelli
Senior Vice President of Operations
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