HVAC Design Engineer

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Daniel Wiere
Date: 4/15/25

Design Engineer

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

You'll be a member of a talented engineering team, contributing to the design of new cutting-edge products. To be successful in this position, you should have hands-on experience using CAD software, with strong attention to detail and a creative flair. Primary responsibility is the design and testing of HVAC components such as evaporators and condensers for the school bus and commercial vehicle markets. Desirable skills include:

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Creating engineering documents including detail assembly drawings, & BOMs.
2. Working knowledge of manufacturing & assembly processes.
3. Understanding general principles of refrigeration and HVAC coil design.
4. Creating models for coils, sheet metal parts, and plastic molds using 3D SolidWorks.
5. Creating schematics using 2D SolidWorks.
6. Performing components and system testing and troubleshooting.
7. Selecting components to meet applicable specifications/standards.
8. Revise/improve current products via ECN process

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, office environment
• Hands-on prototype activities
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Normal office work setting with some work in dedicated R&D space

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Results, Action Oriented
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Time Management/Organizational Ability

Requirements and Skills:

• BS or AS Engineering degree with concentration in SolidWorks is required.
• proficient computer skills including Microsoft 365
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to maintain a professional and pleasant demeanor
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to work and handle multiple job assignments; ability to work with and communicate with other departments including Product Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Operations
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods daily; position requires some lifting when doing installations.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands:

• May sit for several hours
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computer, printers and copiers
• When in R&D areas, assist in prototype development as needed
• Conduct design reviews in a manufacturing environment around physical prototypes

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager.

Travel:

• Occasional travel to other design and manufacturing facilities
• Occasional travel to trade shows / seminars
• Occasional travel for customer visits

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Previous experience in the HVAC industry

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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