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Virtual Prototype Design Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL ยท On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

Responsible for the development and integration of M&S / Virtual Representation prototypes. As the ... Minimum of 20 years' experience in software design, development, and test * Experience with Python ...

Senior Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$127K - $167K/yr

Responsible for the development and integration of M&S / Virtual Representation prototypes. As the ... Minimum of 20 years' experience in software design, development, and test * Experience with Python ...

Senior Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$127K - $167K/yr

Responsible for the development and integration of M&S / Virtual Representation prototypes. As the ... Minimum of 20 years' experience in software design, development, and test * Experience with Python ...

Forward Deployed Engineer

Huntsville, AL ยท On-site

$143K - $165K/yr

Challenges like connecting CAD, CFD, FEM pipelines to Istari's platform; unlocking cross-discipline ... re designing prototypes, performing virtual testing, or training AI and autonomy for complex ...

Forward Deployed Engineer

Huntsville, AL ยท On-site

$143K - $165K/yr

Challenges like connecting CAD, CFD, FEM pipelines to the platform; unlocking cross-discipline and ... prototypes, performing virtual testing, or training AI and autonomy for complex systems. Core ...

Challenges like connecting CAD, CFD, FEM pipelines to the platform; unlocking cross-discipline and ... prototypes, performing virtual testing, or training AI and autonomy for complex systems. Core ...

... prototypes, examples, and presentations that are mindful of the diverse skillset and varied ... the design and implementation of appropriate resident classroom, blended, and virtual online ...

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Virtual Prototype Design information

What is the difference between Virtual Prototype Design vs CAD Designer?

AspectVirtual Prototype DesignCAD Designer
Primary FocusCreating digital, functional prototypes of products or systemsDeveloping detailed 2D/3D technical drawings and models
Tools & SoftwareSimulation software, 3D modeling, virtual testing toolsCAD software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA
Work EnvironmentProduct development teams, engineering labs, virtual simulation platformsDesign offices, engineering departments, manufacturing firms
Required CredentialsEngineering background, CAD knowledge, simulation skillsDesign or engineering degree, CAD certification

Virtual Prototype Design focuses on creating digital, functional models for testing and validation, often using simulation tools. CAD Designers primarily develop detailed technical drawings and 3D models for manufacturing. While both roles require CAD skills and engineering knowledge, Virtual Prototype Design emphasizes virtual testing and simulation, whereas CAD Design centers on detailed documentation and design creation.

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Optimization Engineer II - New Product Development

Rheem

Montgomery, AL โ€ข Hybrid

$127K - $153K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

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.ย 

This position will serve our Water Heating Division, located inย Montgomery, AL.ย Relocation assistance is available.ย 

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.ย  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.
  • 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 analysisย 

  • 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 disseminationย 

  • 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 fluidsย 

  • Proficiency in 1D thermodynamic heat and mass transfer calculations

  • Understanding of common energy conversion components

As a leader 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:

  • Adaptingย 

  • Business Understandingย 

  • Collaboratingย 

  • Communicating Effectivelyย 

  • Continuously Improvingย 

  • Customer-Orientationย 

  • Developing Selfย 

  • Focusing on Resultsย 

  • Influencingย 

  • Managing Relationshipsย 

  • Managing Workย 

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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  • 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.ย 

  • 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.ย 

  • 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.ย 

  • Serve as a project engineer on select objectives as assigned