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Job Title: (NPI) Engineer HVAC Air Handling Units (AHU)
Location: Owatonna, MN

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer for our commercial and industrial Air Handling Unit (AHU) product lines launch for custom and standardized Air Handlers...

You will own:

System Design, Assembly design,
Buy / Make Ready BOM, Drawings & Technical Documents.
This role ensures that new HVAC equipment meets strict safety, energy-efficiency (ASHRAE/AHRI), cost, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

System Design : Component selection based on regulatory requirements and target product specifications.
Collaborate Electrical / Thermal Design teams during early-stage development.
Collaborate with CAE team for digital evaluation & Optimisation of system.
Digital Design : Design & Optimize sheet metal enclosures, structural frames, coil arrangements, and fan assemblies for ensuring minimal change to existing value chain ecosystem.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between Design Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Facilities, and Production Operations to hit product launch timelines and target BOM costs.
Testing & Validation : Coordinate and get units ready for testing and coordinate and lead communication with test agency.
Pilot Builds : Lead phase-gate reviews, prototype builds, and pilot runs for new AHU configurations. Validate process capabilities, cycle times, and line balances.
Supply Chain & Supplier Quality: Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate supplier capabilities for specialized components (fans, coils, dampers, VFDs, and controls). Support PPAP.
Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with UL 60335-2-40 : 2025, ASHRAE requirements.

(NPI) Engineer HVAC Air Handling Units (AHU)

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