POSITION PURPOSE
The Senior Staff Engineer – Components qualifies engineered components for use in new products, helps reduce risk in BAC’s supply chain, and identifies opportunities for cost savings. In addition, the role is expected to provide expert engineering support in addressing technical inquiries from all areas of the business."
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Deliver on-time completion of components development/qualification projects to support new products, product improvements, supplier risk reduction and cost out. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Investigate and analyze product/component design requirements and recommend optimum solutions.
- Lead components DFMEAs and develop component’s reliability evaluation plans to ensure reliability goals for components/materials are met
- Apply standards/codes such as CTI, UL, CE, ASME, Eurovent, PEI, PED, China GB, Japan JIT, and any others as required
- Work with suppliers, other engineering experts, internal labs and 3rd party labs to develop and execute component qualification and reliability test plans
- Review test data, interpret the test results, and write technical reports of all components study work. Analyze component failure data and lab test results in order to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
- Provide guidelines to product engineers/designers on appropriate application of components on our products.
- Generate components/materials specifications and requirements for production
- Present the components study/qualification projects to senior engineering management team with recommendations of components selection for the best product performance/cost characteristic.
- Engineering data analysis and trend interpretation
- Develop tools and documentation that allow other engineering teams to be self-sufficient in applying technical components (such as fans, pumps, attenuation, valves, etc) in products
- Provide expert engineering advice to the organization on special application of technical components
- Remain up-to-date on technology advancements in the industry for air/water moving components such as fans, motors, and pumps. Participate in relevant Industry Associations.
NATURE & SCOPE
The Senior Staff Engineer - Components reports directly to the Engineering Manager, Components, Global. As part of the Global Components team, this role will have cross-functional and cross-regional interaction with numerous teams throughout the organization. This role will have strong partnership with suppliers, with BAC R&D Lab in Jessup, and will have strong interaction with external testing labs when needed.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience with Master’s degree, or 8 Years of engineering experience with Bachelor’s degree
- GREAT analytical, logic, and math skills; good organizational skills; attention to details
- Completes routine components qualification projects or tasks with no guidance, and non-routine projects or tasks with minimal guidance
- Works independently as well as within a dynamic team to define requirements for components and to develop verification plans with timelines.
- Strong ability to process test data, interpret test results, troubleshoot problems, and summarize the study with recommendations
- Demonstrated skills dealing with ambiguity
- Communicates and interfaces effectively with a global diverse audience including lab technicians, peer engineers, technical directors, and senior management personnels.
- Strong collaboration with Product design/Quality/Sourcing teams to ensure all reliability goals are achieved
- Proficient in technical writing, can clearly and concisely document the details of any performed tasks
- Results-oriented, energetic, working in a fast-paced environment; strong time management skills when working in parallel on multiple projects
- Technical Expertise:
- Fast learning on products/components’ function, reliability & quality requirements
- Familiarity with key function matrix (function blocks diagram) for components, such as fans, motors, VFDs, bearings, pumps, valves, etc.
- Familiar with reliability assessment techniques, (eg FMEA, DFR, FRACAS, HALT, etc.)
- Working experience with fan balance per ISO1940-1 and ISO14694, and system vibration test & analysis for resonances
- Experience with fan and pump performance & reliability tests
- Demonstrated abilities in research resulting in application of technical information from the web, in textbooks, and in research journals/publications
- Hands-on experience of instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Ability to manage project timelines & budgets
- Experience on sound test & calculation for mechanical equipment per ISO 3744 is a plus
- Experience with coating materials and coating processes is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 30% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
BAC Hiring Compensation Range $98,400 - $168,900
BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.
BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
- At least 5 years of engineering experience with a master’s degree, or 8 years with a bachelor’s degree
- Strong analytical, logic, mathematical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
- Ability to independently complete routine component qualification projects and handle non-routine work with minimal guidance
- Ability to define component requirements and develop verification plans with timelines
- Experience processing test data, interpreting results, troubleshooting problems, and making recommendations
- Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and communicate with global technical and management audiences
- Experience collaborating with product design, quality, sourcing, suppliers, laboratories, and engineering teams
- Proficiency in technical writing and documenting engineering work
- Knowledge of component functions, reliability and quality requirements, and function block diagrams
- Familiarity with FMEA, DFR, FRACAS, HALT, and other reliability assessment techniques
- Experience with fan balancing to ISO 1940-1 and ISO 14694 and vibration testing and resonance analysis
- Experience with fan and pump performance and reliability testing
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Ability to manage project timelines and budgets
- Experience researching and applying technical information from online resources, textbooks, and publications
- Experience with sound testing and calculation for mechanical equipment according to ISO 3744
- Experience with coating materials and coating processes
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time
Baltimore Aircoil Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match plus participation in an ESOP through the parent company, enhancing long‑term wealth building. Together, these ownership and savings elements stand out as a strong component of total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Core healthcare offerings span medical, dental, and vision with access to HSA/FSA options and telehealth. This breadth provides a solid baseline of coverage across common needs.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is positioned as competitive for the local market in many roles, with shop‑floor pay ranges consistent with that framing. Tuition reimbursement and related perks further strengthen the overall value beyond base pay.
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What We Do
At BAC, we don’t just build cooling systems, we shape the future of sustainable solutions. With over 85 years of innovation, we lead the HVAC, industrial, and refrigeration industries in delivering evaporative, hybrid, and dry cooling technologies that power the world’s most demanding environments. Global Reach | Sustainable Stewardship | Relentless innovation From data centers to manufacturing plants, our solutions help customers reduce energy use, improve efficiency, and protect the planet. Every day, our 3,000+ employees from our 500+ sales offices and 10 factories globally work side-by-side with partners to deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable cooling. We’re proud to be part of Amsted Industries, an employee-owned company that thrives on teamwork, integrity, and enterprise. At BAC, we’re inspired by nature and powered by our people. Founded in 1938, BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company) is a global leader in sustainable cooling solutions. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to continually advance truly sustainable cooling, inspired by nature and powered by our people, for a world that depends on it to grow, succeed, and thrive. We serve a wide range of industries, from commercial HVAC and industrial processing to mission-critical data centers, delivering high-performance solutions that balance human and planetary health. Our Values: -- Courage -- Innovation -- Responsibility -- Trust Why Work at BAC? BAC is more than a workplace, it’s a community. We empower our employees to lead, innovate, and grow. Our culture thrives on collaboration, inclusion, and a shared commitment to sustainability. Whether you're in engineering, marketing, operations, or customer service, your work at BAC makes a global impact. At BAC, You Can: -- GROW -- MAKE AN IMPACT -- FEEL VALUED -- BELONG We are: -- Employee-owned through Amsted Industries (US only) -- Globally present with local expertise -- Leaders in sustainability and innovation
