Job Title: Climate Control Attribute Engineer - Product Development - Entry Level
Position Overview/Description:
There is an opportunity for a Product Development Engineer to work in Climate Control Systems Engineering within the Body Interior Organization leading the system validation and testing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning parts and systems in our vehicles.
Responsibilities:
Development of climate control refrigerant and air handling systems and their interactions with other vehicle subsystems
Coordinate vehicle testing to support vehicle program timing milestones
Plan and execute vehicle wind tunnel testing and supplier data analysis
Plan and execute vehicle road trip testing and performance sign off analysis
Work with powertrain to develop key parameters of the control module calibration as it relates to climate control
Work with teams on noise, vibration, and harshness attribute as related to climate
Work with electrical controls team on calibration development
Understand and apply climate computer aided engineering (CAE) tools for air conditioning and heater simulations
Ensure all the climate control comfort strategies are implemented in programs as applicable
Conduct data driven problem solving
Direct supplier data analysis, assessments and report outs
Document and incorporate lessons learned
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering field of study
Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher
1+ years of automotive or engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of interactions with hybrid vehicle systems preferred
Hands on vehicle level attribute development and implementation into a production vehicle preferred
Basic knowledge of Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems preferred
Good communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Good cross functional communication skills
Ability to work on self-directed teams
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