Research and Development Engineer jobs in Lancaster, PA

Company: Burnham Holdings Engineering Company

Burnham Holdings Engineering Company (BHEC) provides engineering services to various Burnham Holdings companies. This integrated structure enhances our ability to continue to aggressively develop new products to meet the changing needs of our commercial and residential customers and supports our extensive base of installed units. 

Burnham Holdings, Inc. provides the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry with thermal and interior comfort solutions used in a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our group of subsidiaries is a market leader in the design, manufacturing and sales of boilers and related HVAC products and accessories, including furnaces, radiators, and air conditioning systems. We offer a broad line of high-value, energy efficient products sold under well-established brand names. Products are manufactured at company operated facilities in the East, South, and Midwestern United States.

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our team! The Product Development Engineer will design and develop new product improvements. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in design, evaluation, manufacturing, and application of new products. Additionally, the candidate should have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in Lancaster, PA. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM; Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with a small team dedicated to the development of boilers and hot water heating products including supporting design, testing, procurement, and manufacturing start-up activities.
• Develop new boilers and hot water heating products that are safe, reliable, and in alignment with company plans and project specifications.
• Evaluates, analyzes, and makes recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company.
• Procures materials needed to construct prototypes and supervises the design engineering of new models. 
• Plans and develops test programs for prototypes. 
• Creates and maintains manuals and instructions following applicable codes, third party requirements, and company guidelines.
• Provides sketches, markups, and direction to design drafters and drafters to create fabrication drawings.
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications. 
• Analyzes, evaluates, sources, and coordinates the procurement of new materials to support model changes.
• Performs technical analysis of competitive products.
• Takes initiative to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provides support to sales and marketing on product presentations and customer support.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from four-year college or university
• 5 years of experience in an engineering role preferred.
• Understanding of engineering principles: heat transfer, fluids, and combustion
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities and electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple project tasks and responsibilities.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk, or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and ability to differentiate colors.  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.   The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on your first day of employment
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months