Product Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a technically strong Product Engineer to support the development, quality, compliance, and ongoing improvement of our client’s diverse product portfolio. This Product Engineer will serve as a key technical resource across product development and will work closely with international manufacturing partners, internal product and quality teams, sales, and branch operations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC/R equipment, strong engineering judgment, and the ability to translate technical requirements into practical product solutions. Experience working with overseas manufacturers, particularly within a private-label or distribution environment, is highly valued.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Manage the technical lifecycle of assigned products, establishing and maintaining engineering requirements, specifications, and performance standards from initial development through commercialization.
• Support a broad product portfolio that includes ductless and inverter-based ducted systems, refrigerants, hoses, tools, components, and replacement parts.
• Analyze engineering drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and manufacturer data to identify design, performance, and manufacturability considerations.
• Collaborate with international factory partners to refine product designs, resolve technical concerns, and ensure products meet established requirements.
• Work closely with the international office and manufacturing teams to create, update, and standardize product specifications and technical documentation.
• Oversee engineering aspects of product compliance and certification for the North American market, including UL, ETL, AHRI, EPA 608, and DOE requirements.
• Investigate product failures and technical issues through structured root-cause analysis and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers.
• Contribute technical expertise to product planning by researching competing products, conducting teardown evaluations, and assessing new technologies and market developments.
• Assist with new product introductions by coordinating third-party testing, certification activities, and technical approvals.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, including installation instructions, troubleshooting materials, technical notices, and product bulletins.
• Track changes to HVAC/R industry standards and government regulations and communicate potential impacts to the product and compliance teams.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to create technical product resources, competitive comparison materials, training content, and other tools that support the field organization.

The ideal Product Engineer will ideally have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Technical Discipline, or related field.

Other requirements for the Product Engineer role include and are not limited to:

• 3+ years of experience in product engineering, applications engineering, product development, or a related engineering function
• HVAC/R and/or Wholesale Distribution industry experience preferred
• Strong ability to understand and work with engineering drawings, technical specifications, product documentation, and performance data
• EPA 608 certification strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with PLM, ERP, or product lifecycle systems is a plus
• Light Travel Required

For more information on this Product Engineer role and other full-time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com and reference JO#00800-0013512702.