Grow your Career with Motivair

Department: Supply Chain
Reports To:  Director, Strategic Sourcing and Logistics
Status: Full time/Exempt
Salary Range: $71,000 - $90,000

Position Summary

Commodity Buyer III is responsible for deploying and developing the commodity strategy for its assigned commodities. The role of the Commodity Buyer is to manage relationships / negotiation with suppliers, pilot the utilization of supplier panel in programs and series production during sourcing, and ensure supplier performance. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, and administration of subcontract purchase orders from new part production to production environment.

• Ability to comprehend, understand Engineering Data and assess required flow downs to vendors.

• Ability to comprehend, understand Customer commercial data and assess required flow downs to vendors.

• Timely procurement and on-time delivery performance for assigned commodities/ supplier with annual spend of $8M.

• Leads the activities that support production needs impacted by vendor performance with minimal impact to inventory position.

• Leads negotiation of strategic agreements with vendor for stocking and pricing agreements

• Ability to assess vendor performance and lead vendor improvement activities to reduce risks to production and ensure Motivair’s Terms and Conditions of Purchase are upheld.

• Participates and engages in Rep and Certification activities for new business.

• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.

• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, operations, engineering and quality.

• Prepares and maintains subcontract files extensive and detailed enough to permit informed decision-making by management and successful audit.

• Manages invoice to pay process by ensuring 1) Pay Terms are accurate and 2) Release of payments 3) Resolving any discrepant matters preventing payment.

• Leads Buy American, Conflict Minerals Reporting and other annual reporting requirements.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of progressive subcontracts/procurement experience total preferred or

• 10 years of relevant experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree.

• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system preferred.

• Experience in Procurement / Subcontract Management, with Production and/or Development Projects preferred.

• Experience with ISO 9001 preferred.

• Experience understanding technical data.

• Experience managing supplier development activities.

• Demonstrate contract negotiation with savings.

• Strong business acumen

• Knowledge of commodity markets

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Blueprint reading and familiarity with eDrawing viewer required.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint preferred.

• Familiarity with Bills of Material preferred.

• Negotiation Skills

• Vendor relationship management

• Understanding of the Procurement lifecycle

• Understanding of Procurement Compliance activities

• Attention to detail and project management skills.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Problem solving, and reporting skills.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Office environment working primarily at a desk on a computer.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.  

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Manager of Applications Engineering
Status: Full time, exempt
Location: Buffalo, NY
Salary Range: $74,800 - $87,700.

Position Summary

The Application Engineer I is responsible for supporting the Engineering and sale of a wide range of custom Data Center Thermal Solutions and related cooling systems.  The support provided includes the development of new products, pre-sale technical support, answering product application inquiries, and quality control.  This role has a strong impact on the success of the Data Center Cooling Systems business and requires an engineering background with knowledge in thermodynamic, electrical, and industrial controls principles. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and implement appropriate solutions. 

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

• Participates in the design and engineering of new products utilizing phased or stage-gate scheduling techniques.

• Works with the production team on making product design changes to improve quality, productivity, or other operational objectives.

• Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems as they arise.

• Reviews and approves production drawings / specifications, adding recommendations to enhance design, reduce costs or increase production efficiency.

• Prepares all documentation necessary for production as well as customer support. (proposals, quotes, drawings, BOM, schematics, product selections, manuals, technical instructions, etc.).

• Works with suppliers and outside engineering consultants to resolve technical and supply issues, improve system features and capabilities; investigates sources of special equipment, material, or devices. Obtains quotes, prepares requisitions and qualifies supplier components.

• Able to assist in multiple ongoing projects and meet project task deadlines as assigned by Sales, Operations, and Management. 

• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate wiring diagrams, program logic, and electrical schematics.

• Execute proper root cause and corrective action methodology.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent required.

• 0-5 years of position related experience required.

• Experience at sizing and design of fans, condenser coils, evaporator, heat exchanger and other refrigeration components using simulation tools.

• Knowledge of specifications, codes, and standards used in commercial HVAC and Data Center industries such as ASME, UL, ETL, IEC/NEC, NFPA, etc.

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with mechanical components, piping systems, pumps, motors, controls, or other industrial equipment.

• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred. 

• Data Center/HPC Deployment experience preferred. 

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Office environment working primarily at a desk on a computer.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.  

• May require minimal lifting of thirty pounds or less. 

• May require navigating stairs and maneuvering through the plant environment for guided tours.

• Travel is required on a regular basis to perform this role.  

Department: Operations Department
Reports To: Manager of Quality
Status: Full Time, On-site - exempt
Salary: $68,000 - $87,000

Position Summary

This position will work with manufacturing and engineering personnel to assure product and quality management system integrity to customer, corporate, regulatory, and statutory requirements. They work on continuous improvement of quality management system and quality system objectives with the goal of enhancing customer satisfaction

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and Purchasing overview

• Assures processes required for quality management systems are maintained and conducted free of compromise. 

• Manages and maintains test case procedures and implements automated testing processes when possible.

• Identifies issues with production-related processes and recommends areas for improvement.

• Promotes customer awareness throughout the organization. 

• Works directly with customers and suppliers to resolve product and system integrity issues.  

• Authority and responsibility to disposition nonconforming product.

• Internal auditing of Quality Management Systems

• Product Integrity auditing

• Document Control and Management

• Coordinates Peer and Third-Party audits of Motivair quality management systems.

• Reviews flow down of general customer, corporate, OEM, and regulatory standards.

• Maintains metrics of quality management systems they are responsible for and communicate performance and effectiveness to organization as applicable.

• Follow up corrective action activities to assure timely closure effectiveness.

• Audits Motivair work instructions for alignment with customer requirements and operator comprehension.

• Participates with manufacturing and engineering resources to determine root cause and implement corrective actions for escapes and product integrity failures.

• Completes continuous Improvement activities of Motivair quality management systems

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• B.S. in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred.  

o 3+ years of experience in quality assurance and/or engineering experience in a similar manufacturing environment required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to take project from design concept to final production.  

• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001:2015).

• Proficiency in using various testing and measurement equipment for electro-mechanical products. Experience in conducting performance or reliability testing is a plus.

• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, continuous improvement, and critical thinking skills. 

• Must have working knowledge of technical writing

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in lean operations including  problem solving techniques; Root Cause – 5 Why, DFMEA, Lean 6s

• Proven history of analyzing data and statistics to improve industrial processes.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

• Ability to write detailed work instructions, reports, business correspondence, and effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and/or external sources. 

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly sit for extended periods; stand talk and hear in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, finger, handle and feel office equipment and documentation; and reach with hands and arms. Hands and fingers frequently perform repetitive motion. Occasionally the employee will use arms and hands to balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop or bend and lift up to 25 pounds.  This position requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Department: Operations Department
Reports To: Engineering Manager, Manufacturing
Status: Full Time, On-site - exempt
Salary: $75,000 - $102,000

Position Summary

As a Motivair Manufacturing Engineer you will play a crucial role in managing the development and improvement of manufacturing processes. Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting experiments, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, materials, and lean manufacturing principles. This includes conferring with equipment vendors, soliciting observations from operators, quality engineering, and customer feedback. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaborates with design team to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability, quality, and balancing functionality, cost, and production efficiency.

• Contributing member in the development of new product introduction (NPI). 

• Continuously identifies areas of improvement through analysis of manufacturing operations, including, but not limited to, workflow planning, space requirements, personnel requirements, equipment layout, time studies, first time through performance, and scrap percentage to reduce cost, improve, and optimize productivity and quality.

• Assures product and process quality by establishing work instructions, process capabilities, designing finished- product testing methods, and validating manufacturing processes through pilot builds

• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements.

• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

• Provides data-driven manufacturing engineering information when responding to internal and external inquiries and maintain resolution documentation.

• Implements manufacturing tests such as Hi-Pot and maintain compliance to agency (cULus, IEC, CE, and others as required) and applicable government regulations.

• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions, established procedures, and requesting outside services.

• Maintains product and process database by ensuring the documentation is up to date and stored in a central repository.

• Trains production personnel as needed on flow manufacturing concepts, new equipment and processes, and data collection and usage.

Position Qualifications

• B.S. in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering required

• 3-5 years of experience in related field 

• Demonstrated ability to drive projects from design concept to final production

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001:2015)

• Proficiency in using various testing and measurement equipment for electro-mechanical products

• Experience in conducting performance or reliability testing

• Experience in lean operations including problem solving techniques; Root Cause – 5 Why, PFMEA, 6 Sigma

• Proven history of analyzing data and statistics to improve industrial processes.

• Experience in automated systems a plus

• Ability to read and write detailed work instructions, technical drawings, reports, business correspondence, and effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and/or external sources

• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, continuous improvement, and critical thinking skills 

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with colleagues at all levels

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly sit for extended periods; stand talk and hear in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, finger, handle and feel office equipment and documentation; and reach with hands and arms. Hands and fingers frequently perform repetitive motion. Occasionally the employee will use arms and hands to balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop or bend and lift up to 25 pounds.  This position requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Department:  Client Services
Reports To:  Technical Support Manager
Status:  Full time/salaried
Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for providing onsite technical services to Customers in support of Mission Critical Cooling Systems.  The Field Tech Support Specialist will execute the delivery of installation, startup, commissioning support, remedial and preventative maintenance (PM) services.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participates in system deployment project for established service area, by delivering installation, startup and/or commissioning support services.

• Provides onsite support by assisting in fault isolation of electro-mechanical systems.

• Identifies necessary parts to resolve customer equipment failures.

• Responds onsite to dispatches, within required timeframe as specified in customer service level agreements (SLAs), for scheduled and unscheduled services requests.

• Serves the department by participating in the development of service bulletins, procedures, process improvements and other collateral duties as required.

• Maintains accurate customer service records and reports within the Case Management System/CRM.

• Contributes to the creation of Knowledge Articles and other technical-related documentation.

• Serves as a resource to sales personnel for assigned service area.

• Recommends improvements to manuals, operational processes and procedures as needed.

• Contributes to training course content development and provides training to customers and other field service personnel, as required.

• Maintains knowledge of new products.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Associate degree from two-year college/technical school with a certificate in an IT Hardware-related discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully execute the role.

• 5+ years of experience in field service or a similar technical support-related position required.

• Experience of working within Data Center environments required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience reading Electrical Schematics.

• Experience working with 200 – 440-volt equipment (High Voltage).

• Prior experience with electro-mechanical equipment, servos, sensors, and actuators.

• Must have hands on hardware troubleshooting and repair experience.

• Ability to successfully apply technical knowledge to identify root causes.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to read basic product drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.

• Requires the ability to manage priorities effectively.

• Ability to travel with little notice may be required.

• Troubleshooting skills and sound technical judgment.

• Ability to work both onsite independently and as part of a team.

• Availability to work extended hours, if applicable, including participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

• Ability to pass customer-specific background check processes, if applicable.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Prolonged periods of working at Customer facilities standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, etc.  

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at times.

• Travel may be required up to approximately 20% of the time.

Department:  Global Services
Reports To:  Director, Global Services
Status: Full time/salaried
Salary: $82,000 - $111,000

This position leads the Deployment Services PMO function made up of Project Managers and associated resources.  Serves as a Project Manager executing Deployment Services on large/complex orders for key strategic customers.  The position is also an extension of the cross-functional Enterprise PMO at Motivair.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develops and implements a standardized set of Deployment Project Management (DPM) processes and procedures.

• Initiates, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Services Delivery Partners (SDPs).

• Trains and mentors other Project Managers as the team continues to grow.

• Establishes and maintains a real-time Deployment PMO Dashboard which includes an order-by-order P&L reporting capability.

• Creates project cost models to ensure the most effective Professional Services pricing can be provided to the sales teams.  

• Manages technical and other related activities in support of system Installation and Deployment and serves as key project resource to ensure solutions sold to customers meet requirements as designed and intended.  

• Oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of projects with 3rd-party Service Delivery Partners from installation to commissioning.

• Develops and manages project schedules, ensuring deployment of services align with delivery schedules.  Ensures 3rd-party quotes are in line with internal and customer expectations.

• Collaborates with internal engineers, and 3rd-parties to ensure project expectations and scope are met and design intent is maintained.

• Monitors onsite progress (remotely), identifies potential issues, and implements corrective measures as needed.

• Manages project budgets, tracking expenses, and negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to optimize costs.

• Communicates effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and addressing any concerns.

• Leads and motivates project teams, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

• Resolves conflicts and challenges that may arise during the installation, startup and commissioning processes, implementing solutions to keep the project on track.

• Evaluates and selects subcontractors based on their qualifications and performance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Education from a two-year college/technical school preferred; or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience to successfully execute the role.

• 5+ years of related proven experience as a Project Manager required, demonstrating successful completion of diverse projects.

• Experience working in Data Center environments required.

• Successful track record of delivering Systems and Deployment Services within Motivair’s key strategic customer environments such as High Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence, Networking and HPC Storage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask a must.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience surrounding the Installation and Deployment of Data Center Thermal Management Systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

• Advanced reporting and presentation skills particularly for customer and partner executives.

• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address challenges in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to validate technical requirements against desired business outcomes for Customers.

• Experience in translating project scope of work (SOW) into a work breakdown structure (WBS).

• Ability to collaborate with resources, internal and external, to execute a project’s objectives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, persuasion, and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Proficient with Project Management software and tools.

• Ability to serve as a lead technical resource on Service Case Escalations on occasion.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Office environment working primarily at a desk on a computer.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.  

• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.

Department:  Client Services
Reports To: Services Manager
Status:  Nonexempt/Full-time
Salary: $20.50 - $26.00 /hour 

Position Summary

The Customer Support Specialist supports all aspects of the Technical Support Team functions.  This position will assist in maintaining day-to-day operations of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Answers all inbound service calls transferred from Call Center for existing cases.

• Develops and maintains inbound call reports for Customer Response Center (CRC) in Lancaster and for the 24x7 Global Call Center.

• Assists team with updating Acumatica (CRM/ERP) with information related to Service Contracts, Equipment, SLAs/Entitlements and customer/portal users.

• Monitors Service Team’s email inbox to create new cases and/or respond to manual requests.

• Completes order management steps to ensure timely processing of customer orders.  

• Validates that customer orders align with parts quotes and terms and conditions.

• Ensures the customers are not on credit hold prior to processing orders or receiving technical support.

• Submits parts replenishment requests for (Critical Spare Parts Kit) CSPK consumption at customer sites.

• Follows up with Supply Chain, Logistics and Production regarding open Service Parts Orders and their statuses.

• Monitor RR/RC processing progress with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure timely resolution, sending regular status reports to the Customer Service Leader.

• Supports the team of Technical Support Specialists as needed for timely customer responses and case resolution.

• Assists sales team with miscellaneous requests often with little or no notice.

• Completes additional tasks as assigned.  

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associates degree preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in administrative role preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, Sales and Customer Service skills.

• Knowledge of MS Office suite required.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.

• Requires understanding of how to navigate through cloud-based tools such as CRM, ERP and other platforms.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced Customer-facing environment.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Office environment working primarily at a desk on a computer.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.  

• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Manager of Engineering
Status: Full time, exempt
Salary: $81,400 - $110,000

Position Summary

The Compliance Engineer plays a critical role in the design of systems including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls for machines and equipment, utilizing knowledge of applicable global compliance standards and other related requirements.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Determines compliance by establishing compliance test standards, conducting and witnessing tests, performing diagnostic procedures, measuring performance, analyzing and evaluating findings, and performing forensic analysis and troubleshooting of failures.

• Documents compliance by completing approval applications, recording test results, preparing investigative reports, preparing, and filing Declarations of Conformity, and maintaining compliance database.

• Organizes compliance programs by preparing timetables, cost estimates, and acquiring resources including in-house testing, 3rd party test houses, and Nationally Recognized Test Labs (NRTL) 

• Works with suppliers and outside engineering consultants to resolve technical problems, improve system features, and capabilities.

• Investigates sources of special equipment, material, or devices and obtain quotes and prepare requisitions.

• Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.

• Directs operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.

• Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel.

• Coordinates and directs engineering activities concerned with the development, procurement installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, telemeter, record, and reduce test data.

• Other duties as assigned.  

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering, preferred.

• Knowledge of specifications, codes, and standards used in commercial HVAC and datacenter industries such as safety, electromagnetic compatibility, low voltage, and environmental (RoHS, REACH, WEE) directives. 

• 5+ years of position related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have good diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

• Electro-mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with components, piping systems, pumps, motors, controls, or other industrial equipment. 

• Able to communicate clearly in verbal and written form to internal and external customers and to practice discretion when communicating appropriate information to a variety of audiences.

• Proficient with MS Office 365 for creating tables, charts, and inputting data into templates. 

• Effectively performs assignments, often with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Office environment with minimal lifting of thirty pounds or less. 

• May require navigating stairs and maneuvering through the plant environment for guided tours.

• Ability to travel approximately 15% annually.

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Manager of Engineering
Status: Full time, exempt
Salary: $100,100 - $135,000

Position Summary

The Solution Architect is responsible for supporting the sale of a wide range of custom chiller and datacenter-related cooling solutions tailored to meet complex customer requirements. This involves regularly meeting with customers to collect their requirements and generate a multi-product solution that meets the needs of the most demanding customers and industries. This role has a strong impact on the success of the chiller and cooling systems business and requires keen technical acumen and interpersonal skills with a background in sales and technical sales support. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develops technical solutions to meet the needs of the client.

• Engages with the sales team and customers as required to refine/clarify business requirements and feedback.

• Designs or recommends solutions for complex product configurations and deployments.

• Works with suppliers and outside engineering consultants to resolve technical challenges and identify opportunities to improve system features, quality, cost, and performance.

• Assists in multiple ongoing projects and meet project task deadlines as assigned by Sales and Operations. 

• Leads the creation, review, and submittal of technical support documentation updates.

• Creates reports for solution based on requirements.

• Drives project management, task management, and reporting to customer and Motivair leadership as necessary.

• Updates and researches recommendations for product line improvements.

• Collaborates with R&D to ensure synergy of knowledge of new components and/or products.

• Adheres and contributes to development policies, procedures, and standards.

• Makes presentations to management, clients, and peer groups as requested.

• Ensures that resolved incidents are properly documented and closed.

• Other duties as assigned.  

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• 10+ years of position related experience required.

• Minimum 2 years of customer-facing experience in a technical sales support role required.

• Experience in sizing and design of fans, condenser coils, evaporator, heat exchanger, pumps, and other hydronic and refrigeration components using simulation tools preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have good mathematical, electro-mechanical, and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable speaking with internal and external customers and practice discretion when communicating appropriate information to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to communicate clearly both in verbally and written form.

• Ability to work independently and influence others.

• Resolve complex technical issues in creative and effective ways.

• Effectively performs assignments, often with minimal supervision.

• Proficient with MS Office 365 for drafting proposals, creating tables, charts, and inputting data into templates and price estimates.

• Knowledge of specifications, codes, and standards used in commercial HVAC industry such as ASME, UL, ETL, IEC, NFPA, etc.

• Capable of quickly understanding and interpreting customer needs and requirements and identifying appropriate technical solutions.

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with mechanical components, piping systems, pumps, motors, controls systems or other industrial equipment. 

• Experience with liquid- and air-cooling systems for datacenter systems a plus.

• Experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD is a plus.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel is a plus.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Office environment with minimal lifting of thirty pounds or less. 

• May require navigating stairs and maneuvering through the plant environment for guided tours.

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Manager of Engineering
Status: Full time, exempt
Salary: $95,500 - $116,000

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for component selections, hardware designs, electrical layouts, supporting the development of new products, pre-sale technical support, creating and maintaining manufacturing and service documents, assisting with product application inquiries, quality controls, commissioning, and the test and verification of a wide range of custom cooling solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develops technical solutions to meet the needs of the client.

• Creates, reads, reviews, and approves electrical drawings, proposals, quotes, BOM’s, production drawings, and installation and operating manual documentation.

• Supports the training, startup, and commissioning of equipment.

• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

• Participates in the engineering of current, re-designed, or new products utilizing phased or stage-gate scheduling techniques.

• Works with the production team on making product changes to enhance design, improve quality, productivity, cost, or other operational objectives.

• Works with suppliers and outside engineering consultants to resolve technical and supply issues, improve system features and capabilities, investigate sources of special equipment, material, or devices.

• Obtains quotes, prepares requisitions, and qualifies supplier components.

• Creates and executes test plans for electrical hardware, electrical system, and perform or oversee lab development and validation testing.

• Executes proper root cause and corrective action methodology.

• Resolves complex technical issues in creative and effective ways.

• Other duties as assigned.  

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred.

• 5 – 10 years of position related experience required.

• Experience in design & development of HVAC equipment or Datacenter & IT hardware preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skills for visualization and implementing product line requirements for AC and DC electrical subsystems.

• Ability to communicate effectively across functional and often across organizational boundaries.

• Strong problem solving/analytical skills, demonstrating ingenuity and creativity. 

• Ability to exercise judgment to determine appropriate action.

• Ability to work independently and influence others.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and resolve challenges in a technology-driven organization.

• Possess or desire to learn the following technical Knowledge and Skills (Motivair can teach these skills).

o Understanding of 1000 or less AC voltage, single phase and 3 phase systems, and AC/DC low voltage wiring systems.

o Proficient use of AutoCAD or other electrical software to create and modify electrical schematics.

o Knowledge of specifications, codes, and standards used in commercial HVAC industry such as NEC, IEC, UL, ETL, NFPA, etc.

o Electrical and Electro-Mechanical aptitude with ability to fabricate prototype designs

o Ability to test and debug systems.

o Ability to collaborate with Compliance Testing Companies to ensure products meet required standards.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Office environment with minimal lifting of thirty pounds or less. 

• May require navigating stairs and maneuvering through the plant environment for guided tours.

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Manager of Engineering
Status: Full time, exempt
Salary: $95,500 - $116,000

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer designs systems of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls for machines and equipment, utilizing knowledge of electrical engineering, PLC programming, and diagrams and schematics.  This position includes the support of the development of new products, pre-sale technical support, product application inquiries, and quality control.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provides guidance and direction for other members of the electrical and controls engineering team.

• Plans and programs logic control system for functions such as sequence, temperature, pressure, flow, voltage, current and timing.

• Illustrates and describes the concept, installation and maintenance details of component functionality and system sequence of operation.

• Reviews schematics with customer's representatives to answer questions during pre- and post-sale of product.

• May confer with assembler and wirer to resolve problems regarding building of controls systems.

• Prepares all documentation necessary for production as well as customer support. (proposals, quotes, drawings, BOM, schematics, manuals, technical instructions, etc.).

• Works with suppliers and outside engineering consultants to resolve technical and supply issues, improve system features and capabilities; investigates sources of special equipment, material or devices. Obtains quotes, prepares requisitions and qualifies supplier components.

• Other duties as assigned.  

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, preferred.

• Working knowledge of HVAC controls systems and communication protocols preferred.

• 5 – 10 years of position related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have good mathematical and electro-mechanical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable speaking with, and the ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form to internal and external customers and to practice discretion when communicating appropriate information to a variety of audiences.

• Effectively performs assignments, often with minimal supervision.

• Proficient with MS Office 365 for drafting proposals, creating tables, charts, and inputting data into templates.

• Knowledge of specifications, codes, and standards used in commercial HVAC and datacenter industry such as UL, ETL, NEC, IEC, NFPA, etc.

• Electro-mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with components, piping systems, pumps, motors, controls, or other industrial equipment. 

• Experience with liquid- and air-cooling systems for commercial buildings and datacenter systems a plus.

• Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks is a plus.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Office environment working primarily at a desk on a computer.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.  

• May require minimal lifting of thirty pounds or less. 

• May require navigating stairs and maneuvering through the plant environment for guided tours.

• Travel is required on a regular basis to perform this role.  

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Manager of Engineering
Status: Full time/Salaried
Salary: $96,000 - $117,000

Position Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will perform a variety of engineering, design, and documentation functions, and work closely with the Sales, Program Management and Development Leadership teams on the design of new products and supporting existing products. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Engages with Sales, Application Engineering (AE), Manufacturing and Procurement Teams on new product designs and product modifications for all Motivair Cooling System products.

• Supports the creation of Functional Design Specifications and design verification documentation.

• Manages project schedules to on-time delivery of Mechanical design, validation, and release to production.

• Perform prototype testing and make recommendations for improvements of new products.  

• Provide mechanical design support to Manufacturing Engineering, Professional Services, and Field support.

• Work with external partners, contractors and suppliers on mechanical component fabrication process capabilities, new and/or alternative product definition, evaluation and selection, and cost-performance analysis of those component selection during the design phase.  

• Works with AE’s, Service, Assembly, Supply Chain, etc. to determine the root cause and corrective actions for component/product issues.

• Provides 3D and Cutaway renderings of products for marketing literature, training, and instructional documentation.

• Creates Engineering Change Orders or revises computerized Bills of Materials, Work Instructions, and other design documentation for new and existing products.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

• 5 – 10 years of experience in product design and development required.

• Experience in design & development of Datacenter & IT Hardware preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skills for visualization of product lines for 2-D drawings and 3-D models.

• Ability to communicate effectively across functional and often across organizational boundaries.

• Strong problem solving/analytical skills, demonstrating ingenuity and creativity. 

• Resolve complex technical issues in creative and effective ways.

• Ability to exercise judgment to determine appropriate action.

• Ability to work independently and influence others.

• Possess or desire to learn the following Technical Knowledge and Skills (Motivair can teach these skills):

o Experience with Structural mechanical design of Datacenter Cooling Solution Products.

o Experience with liquid cooling systems, air cooling systems, for Datacenter Systems a plus.

o Experience selecting mechanical and electro-mechanical components including plumbing components (e.g. valves, spools, hoses, etc.) structural materials, thermal interface materials, cabling and connectors.

o Proficient use of software tools: Solidworks, Solidworks PDM, Fusion 360, Acumatica, Microsoft Office 365, Windows 10 & 11.

o Experience in designing to regulatory standards: UL and International safety standards, FCC and International EMC regulations, RoHS & WEEE environmental standards.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Office environment working primarily at a desk on a computer.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.  

• May require minimal lifting of thirty pounds or less. 

• May require navigating stairs and maneuvering through the plant environment for guided tours.

• Travel is required on a regular basis to perform this role.  

Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Assurance Systems Manager
Status: Full Time - nonexempt
Salary: $25.00 - $32.00/hour.

Position Summary

As a Motivair Quality Assurance Technician you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet or exceed quality standards and customer expectations. Your expertise will be essential in evaluating, testing, and inspecting electro-mechanical assemblies and products, as well as overseeing the implementation of quality assurance processes throughout the production lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conducting Quality Inspections: Perform thorough inspections and tests on sub-assemblies and finished products to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.

• Quality Control Documentation: Maintain and update quality control documentation, including inspection reports, test data, and non-conformance records. Ensure all documentation is accurate, organized, and accessible for reference.

• Training and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to Assembly Technician 1 - 3, ensuring their professional development and maintaining a high level of competence within the team(s).

• Process Auditing: Conduct internal process audits to assess adherence to quality procedures, process controls, and best practices. Recommend process improvements and monitor their implementation.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains within the quality assurance department and contribute to the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Root Cause Analysis: Utilize problem-solving skills and advanced analytical techniques to identify the root causes of quality issues and non-conformances. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with the procurement team to evaluate and monitor suppliers' quality performance, supplier audit support, and address quality-related issues with procurement and suppliers.

• New Product Development (NPD) Release: Collaborate with engineering and production teams to approve products for release based on comprehensive quality evaluations and tests.

• Performs additional tasks / projects as required.

Position Qualifications

• A.A.S. in Engineering or Technology from an accredited institution, B.S. – in a relevant technical field preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance within an electro-mechanical product environment. Prior experience in a senior or lead quality technician role is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001:2015).

• Proficiency in using various testing and measurement equipment for electro-mechanical products. Experience in conducting performance testing is a plus.

• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, continuous improvement, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in problem solving techniques; Root Cause – 5 Why, FMEA, APQP.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and/or external sources. 

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly sit for long periods; stand talk and hear in person and by telephone; and use hands to operate, finger, handle and feel office equipment and documentation; and reach with hands and arms. Hands and fingers frequently perform repetitive motion. Occasionally the employee will use arms and hands to balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop or bend and lift up to 25 pounds.  This position requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.