Job Title: Design HVAC Engineer
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
About ECU Corporation
ECU Corporation is a leading innovator in environmental control systems, specializing in high-performance HVAC solutions for industrial and mission-critical applications. With a commitment to sustainability, precision engineering, and customer satisfaction, we deliver cutting-edge climate control technologies that power the future.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Design HVAC Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing HVAC systems and components that meet performance, efficiency, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design, along with hands-on experience in HVAC system development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop HVAC systems and components for new and existing product lines
- Perform load calculations, airflow analysis, and equipment sizing using industry-standard software
- Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications using CAD tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance
- Conduct prototype testing and validation to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards
- Support product lifecycle activities including design reviews, cost optimization, and continuous improvement
- Stay current with industry codes, standards (ASHRAE, ANSI, ISO), and emerging technologies
- Provide technical support to sales and customer service teams for custom HVAC solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in HVAC design and engineering
- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
- Experience with 3D modeling and drafting tools
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
ECU Corporation was founded in May 2006 by Mike Fox, Bill Kubicki and Hank Worsley. Together, with their experience in the design, manufacturing, support and testing of custom equipment, they started ECU Corporation.
ECU Corporation brings together a team with the talent, knowledge and experience to design, develop manufacture and test products for military applications and other specialized commercial and industrial applications. This equipment ranges in size and capacity from small 3,000 BTUH air conditioners to very large Million-Plus BTUH cooling systems.
ECU Corporation also pursues special projects where solutions are not available from the major standard air conditioning manufacturers. These solutions address size, power requirements, noise capacity and extreme environments.