Description
Red Dot Corporation, the leading producer of premium mobile HVAC units and components for heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles, is recruiting for the following position:
Components Engineer II
Full-Time, Fully On-site, Exempt position
Summary Description:
The Components Engineer will support the Components Engineering group by serving as the design-responsible engineer for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components used in Mobile and Off-road HVAC products. This position is responsible for the selection, specification, design integration, validation support, and lifecycle management of components including (but not limited to) electronic actuators, water valves, switches, sensors, and other electrical/electronic HVAC components. The role requires cross-functional coordination with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to ensure components meet performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Serve as the design-responsible engineer for electromechanical and electronic HVAC components including:
- Electronic actuators
- Water valves (electrically actuated)
- Switches and operator controls
- Sensors, connectors, and related electrical/electronic components
- Define component requirements and specifications including functional, electrical, environmental, reliability, and packaging requirements.
- Lead component selection and supplier evaluation efforts; develop and maintain approved component lists where applicable.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including component specifications, drawings, test requirements, and change records.
- Support system integration by working with mechanical design and electrical harness teams to ensure proper packaging, interfaces, routing, sealing, mounting, and serviceability.
- Participate in design reviews and ensure component designs meet applicable standards and internal design guidelines.
- Support component validation activities including:
- Test planning and coordination
- Bench testing and functional verification
- Environmental and durability testing support (temperature, vibration, moisture, corrosion, etc.)
- Root cause investigation and corrective action for test or field failures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to component cost reduction, quality improvement, and reliability enhancement.
- Control complexity of the assigned components by right-sizing the released and validated catalog of parts.
- Support prototype builds and troubleshooting in lab and manufacturing settings as needed.
- Lead and/or support engineering change activities (ECR/ECO/ECN) for component-related updates, including impact assessment across product lines.
- Coordinate with purchasing and supply chain to address component availability, obsolescence, alternate sourcing, and supplier performance issues.
- Provide technical support for manufacturing and quality issues related to component installation, test, and field service concerns.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with electrical/electronic and electromechanical components in a product development environment.
- Experience with component-level requirements definition and validation.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of electromechanical systems including motors/actuators, gears, solenoids, switches, sensors, and wiring/connectors.
- Ability to work independently as a design-responsible engineer and manage multiple active projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
ITAR / Export Control Requirement:
This position involves access to information and/or technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, only U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) are eligible for this position.
Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law. The Company participates in E-Verify.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in HVAC systems, thermal systems, or Mobile and Off-road equipment.
- Familiarity with automotive or heavy equipment electrical architecture and component qualification expectations.
- Experience with environmental qualification testing (vibration, thermal cycling, ingress protection, corrosion).
- Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, and structured product development processes.
- Experience with embedded electronics integration (basic understanding of control logic, feedback devices, PWM/analog signals, etc.).
- Experience supporting supplier design reviews and managing supplier technical deliverables.
- Familiarity with applicable standards (e.g., IP ratings, ISO/SAE/IEC standards relevant to electrical components).
- Experience with multiphysics 1D simulation software – in particular control algorithm development.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit or stand at computer for extended periods of time
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and motor control to use common drafting implements and calculators.
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing/lab environments.
- Ability to support prototype builds and testing activities, including occasional hands-on troubleshooting.
Red Dot Corporation offers the following total compensation package for this role:
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Average of 14 paid holidays per year.
- Employer sponsored PPO Medical Plans, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
- Employer sponsored PPO Dental Plans dental, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
- Employer sponsored Vision Plans.
- Free Employee Assistance Program to all employees.
- Free Benefit Advocate access for insurance benefit inquiries.
- 401(k) employer contribution of 3% of annual salary*, regardless of participation.
- 100% ESOP Company, with vesting beginning after 1,000 hours.
- Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) premiums.
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance premiums.
- Employer Paid Washington State FML payroll taxes.
- Voluntary Benefits such as: Flexible Spending Accounts, Daycare Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, etc.
Salary Grade** for this role is as follows:
Min: $90,000/annual
Mid: $100,000/annual
Max: $110,000/annual
*Subject to all local, state and federal regulatory limits
** Salary grade levels and placement are all based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: applicable experience, education, skill set, market.
Red Dot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
