Product Design Engineer - HVAC Gas Valve

Sanhua International is seeking to add a Product Design Engineer who specializes in Gas Valves to join our Residential Business Unit. As a  Design Engineer, your primary responsibility would involve designing, testing, and improving gas valve systems used in various applications such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), industrial processes, and more. Your role would encompass several key tasks and responsibilities:

Responsibilities: 

• Evaluate existing gas valve designs based on customers' applications in furnace and water heater systems, and propose suggestions for enhancement and improvement.
• Identify, collect, and provide feedback to customers regarding gas valve requirements, offering support before and after sales transactions.
• Provide guidance and advice on new gas valve development tailored to customer applications and industry insights, serving as a technology gatekeeper.
• Research and analyze gas valve information, including industry trends and new market opportunities in the North American region, and prepare detailed reports for the company.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the  designing gas valves, possessing a comprehensive understanding of gas valve design, structure, working principles, customer requirements, and market applications.
• Demonstrated experience in designing parts that have been successfully mass-produced by major HVAC OEM's in the North American market.
• In-depth knowledge of furnace systems, including their construction, working principles, operational modes, applications, failure modes, repair processes, etc.
• Familiarity with customers' project approval processes and testing methods.
• Proficient understanding of gas valve industry standards and regulations.
• Proactive and effective communication skills, capable of collaborating with customers and internal engineering teams.
• Ability to provide advice on gas valve manufacturing processes to enhance the company's production capabilities.
• Candidate must be located in the United States and willing to travel globally as required.