Product Development Engineer
Hotstart designs, manufactures, and delivers thermal management solutions to customers in a variety of industrial equipment markets. We have an open position for an experienced mechanical engineer to join our New Product Development team in Spokane, Washington. We are looking for a talented and motivated candidate to help expand our portfolio of thermal management products, technical capabilities, and market applications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Project leadership for new product development and improvement efforts
- Provide expertise for a variety of system and component level design challenges
- Work with internal experts and customers on product requirement and performance goals
- Research new technologies for potential applicability and increased in-house expertise
- Evaluate existing company products for improvement opportunities
- Participate in industrial electrical control design activities (UL 508A panel shop)
- Support manufacturing and quality assurance teams to optimize delivered product
- Support customers on product application, testing, performance optimization, and troubleshooting activities
- Occasional travel to visit customer facilities, vendors, and field-testing sites (domestic and international)
Qualifications:
- Strong work ethic and ability to navigate challenges on path to implementing final solutions
- Previous experience leading projects to design and implement custom equipment
- Component level design expertise for machined, sheet metal, cast, welded, and molded parts
- Ability to lead hands-on testing efforts, troubleshooting, and prototype builds
- Strong understanding and ability to apply heat transfer and thermodynamics principles
- Previous experience with industrial heating equipment, vapor compression-based products, and refrigerants
- Knowledge of the design principles related to pumps and other dynamic mechanical assemblies
- Familiarity with high volume manufacturing processes and automation techniques
- Advanced computer skills and previous experience with SolidWorks design software
- Willingness to share and teach previous experience and interests to elevate staff competency
Education and Professional Experience:
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 or more years of experience with the design of custom machinery or OEM equipment
Accommodations available for disabled individuals to foster success in essential functions.
Hotstart Inc. is a world leading manufacturer of industrial thermal management systems. Established in 1942 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, we have grown to over 200 employees in a modern manufacturing facility. The company provides a 100% premium-free benefits package highlighted by medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) with contribution matching and profit sharing, and educational assistance. Email resume to careers@hotstart.com. Hotstart is a drug free, equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Pay Type | Salary |
| Starting Pay | $100,000–$120,000 per year |
| Date Posted | February 26, 2025 |
| Valid Through | March 14, 2025 |
| Location | Corporate & Manufacturing Headquarters 5723 E. Alki Ave., Spokane, WA 99212 USA |