HVAC Design Engineer

Are you the type of engineer who enjoys seeing your designs come to life in the real world — not just on a screen?

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Design Engineer to support the design and development of custom HVAC systems used in mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing organization where your work directly impacts production, installation, and customer success.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving practical engineering challenges, collaborating across departments, and designing systems that actually get built.

What you'll do:

• Design and revise custom HVAC systems, assemblies, and fabrication drawings
• Create accurate, production-ready drawing packages using SolidWorks
• Collaborate with systems, controls, electrical, production, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Support real-world manufacturability and installation feasibility
• Assist with component selection, layouts, and engineering documentation
• Utilize and maintain PDM systems, revision control, and engineering records
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related production or installation challenges
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years of design engineering experience
• HVAC industry experience required
• Strong SolidWorks or similar CAD experience
• Experience working with PDM systems and engineering documentation
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to problem solve, communicate effectively, and work cross-functionally
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field highly preferred

What makes this role different?

• This is not a purely theoretical engineering role. You’ll work closely with production and field teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and installation-ready.
• The best candidates for this role enjoy balancing technical precision with real-world problem solving.
• You’ll be part of a collaborative team environment where engineering, operations, and manufacturing work closely together to deliver innovative HVAC solutions for mission-critical applications.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work on highly customized HVAC systems
• Collaborative and technically strong engineering environment
• Growing company with meaningful, impactful work
• Exposure to manufacturing, production, and field operations
• Ability to directly influence product quality and project success
• Competitive compensation and benefits

About us:

At Air2O, we are making a better world in two ways: 1) maximizing the use of energy-efficient techniques and sustainable resources within all thermal management applications, and 2) doing our part to support and educate engineers and skilled professionals on how to maximize energy efficiency and sustainability by design.

We’re a two-time consecutive recipient of Arizona’s Most Admired Company award and won the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Award for Small Businesses presented by the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Arizona Technology Council.

84% of our leadership team has been promoted from within, reflecting our commitment to investing in our people, supporting career growth, and creating long-term opportunities for our team members.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary $80,000 - $95,000, annually
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Competitive health insurance plan ($0 deductible)
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid life insurance + voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• 15 days of vacation in the first year (pro-rated to actual start date)
• Eight (8) paid holidays