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Job Description

The Manager, HVAC Control Panel Engineering will lead a team of control panel engineers responsible for integrating electronics developed by internal teams and external vendors into HVAC equipment. This role plays a critical part in shaping the future of Rheems Air Conditioning solutions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead, mentor, and manage the activities of our Control Panel Engineers, making a profound impact on Rheems product development and innovation.

Job Description

The Manager, HVAC Control Panel Engineering will lead a team of control panel engineers responsible for integrating electronics developed by internal teams and external vendors into HVAC equipment. This role plays a critical part in shaping the future of Rheems Air Conditioning solutions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead, mentor, and manage the activities of our Control Panel Engineers, making a profound impact on Rheems product development and innovation.

This position will serve our Air Conditioning Division, located in Fort Smith, AR

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of control panel engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Oversee the integration of electronic components from internal teams and external vendors into HVAC equipment.
• Ensure the manufacturability and quality of control panels, meeting all relevant standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with national electrical codes and safety standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and product development, throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project plans, including deliverables, key dependencies, and schedules
• Facilitate regular team meetings to share status updates, plan progress, and resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure necessary hardware and software features are incorporated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• Proven track record of developing talent and leading effective teams.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external subject matter experts.
• Passionate about building and owning innovative, customer-facing products.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the development and integration of control panels or similar systems.
• Experience with product and component-level FMEAs.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Innovative and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to travel.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering.
• HVAC Application Experience (Strongly preferred).
• Variable Speed/Inverter Experience
• Electronics Design Experience.
• Software Experience.
  
  

As a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And Behaviors

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Supporting Innovation
  
  

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

About Us

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to peoples lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. 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 livesevery day.

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, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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