Job Type
Full-time
Description
Design the Future of Clean Air | Senior Design Engineer (HVAC) At RenewAire, we're not just designing products-we're shaping the future of indoor air quality. For over 40 years, we've led the way in energy recovery ventilation (ERV), helping create healthier, more sustainable spaces. If you're a design engineer who thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and seeing your ideas come to life, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
What You'll Do (Day-to-Day)As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of new product development-turning concepts into high-performing, manufacturable solutions.
- Lead and contribute to new product development (NPD) projects from concept through launch
- Design and model components and assemblies using SolidWorks (3D CAD)
- Develop innovative HVAC product designs focused on performance, cost, and manufacturability
- Apply engineering analysis and testing to validate and improve designs
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, materials, and product teams
- Facilitate design reviews and present concepts and solutions
- Create detailed drawings and documentation aligned with engineering standards
- Support prototype builds, testing, and continuous design improvements
- Identify root causes of design issues and implement effective solutions
- Research and integrate new components, materials, and technologies
Why You'll Love It Here- Work on meaningful products that improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and sustainability
- Be part of a collaborative, innovative engineering team
- See your designs go from concept to production
- Join a company with LEED Gold, ENERGY STAR, and Green Globes certifications
- Thrive in a people-first culture that values your ideas and growth
Who You Are- A creative problem-solver who enjoys tackling complex engineering challenges
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- Curious, innovative, and always looking to improve designs and processes
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to team success
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 5-10+ years of design engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software
- Experience in HVAC systems, refrigeration, or air movement products
- Knowledge of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes (preferred)
- Experience with prototype testing, root cause analysis, and product validation
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, materials, and product design
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Work Environment / Requirements- On-site collaboration in a hands-on engineering and manufacturing environment
- Ability to support prototype builds, testing, and production integration
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
Keywords Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Product Development Engineer, New Product Development (NPD), SolidWorks, 3D CAD Design, HVAC Systems, Refrigeration Design, Air Handling Units, Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV), Manufacturing Engineering, Sheet Metal Design, Prototype Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Jobs Wisconsin, IAQ (Indoor Air Quality), Product Design Engineer, R&D Engineer
Requirements
Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely, sound decisions. Take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary. Communicate with other employees and customers, perform an assortment of administrative tasks, and have personal management skills. Possess advanced customer service skills, the ability to develop professional relationships with customers and employees. Demonstrate attention to detail and exert high effort and focus on very busy days. Must be able to make sound decisions and remain calm under high pressure situations. Must continually identify personal knowledge and perspective gaps and self-educate.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a production environment with mechanical assembly operations, and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
