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The Optimization Engineer II - New Product Development engages in the system model development, design optimization and qualification of new technologies related to domestic potable water heating, space heating hydronic systems, and combination potable and space water heating systems. The position also entails collaboration, advisory, and joint development projects among Rheem Global operating units and/or with outside partners.
This position will support Rheem North America, located in Montgomery, AL. Relocation assistance is available.
Responsibilities

• Design and optimize solutions for new and existing products
• Engage in early-stage concept ideation, concept analyses and reductions of concepts to practical prototypes for demonstrations of feasibility.
• Create computer-based component and system level simulations in the prediction of vapor compression cycle behavior, gas combustion, heat transfer, fluid flow, system performance of water heating, space heating, combinational water heating designs and applications.
• Devise methods of fabrication, testing, coordination of experiments, evaluating test results in comparisons to predicted outcomes, and prepare research summaries contextually relevant to the business.
• Develop technology path with high fidelity prototypes that represents critical functionality and carry business case components.
• Coordinate customer testing and early-stage VOC via agile project management approach.
• Engage and advise engineering teams on matters of expertise, coaching on analysis tools and methods, and engineering problem solving assistance.
• Serve as a project engineer on select objectives as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years of related experience in the heat transfer, mechanical design, modelling, analytics, optimization and validation methods
• Working knowledge of analysis & system development tools (e.g., ANSYS/Fluent, ANSYS/Mechanical, MATLAB, LabView, SolidWorks, EnergyPlus, CoilDesigner, VapCyc, GT Suite, and the like)
• Prior experience with computational modeling using computer simulations and mathematical algorithms to create virtual prototypes and complete multiscale analysis
• Demonstrated ability to self-determine, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
• Proven professional mentoring and communications skills
• Ability to compose professional business correspondence for internal and external dissemination
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively with all levels of internal team members, senior staff, external suppliers, and customers

HOW TO STAND OUT

• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Related experience in the heat transfer, mechanical design, modelling, analytics, optimization and validation methods.
• Working knowledge gas-fired systems, Vapor compression cycles and working fluids
• Proficiency in 1D thermodynamic heat and mass transfer calculations
• Understanding of common energy conversion components

At Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Influencing
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
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About Us
At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we're passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives-every day.
Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:

• Listening to Understand - Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively - Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers' lens
• Acting with Responsibility - Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.
Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.