Job Title: Coil Product Developer

Location: RAE Corporation Pryor, Oklahoma

Position Type: Full-time

About Us: RAE Corporation is a leading provider of innovative HVAC solutions, dedicated to delivering unparalleled quality and customer satisfaction. Our company values a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee empowerment. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and supported.

Role Overview: The Coil Product Developer is responsible for the end-to-end engineering of custom heat exchanger coils, including thermal and mechanical design, drawing creation, and production release. This position works closely with Sales, Service, and Manufacturing to deliver accurate, cost-effective designs that meet performance and reliability requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Design Engineering & Documentation

   • Engineer heat exchanger coils in accordance with customer specifications, applicable standards, and internal design guidelines.
   • Select materials, tube and fin geometry, and circuiting strategies using engineering judgment and selection software.
   • Create engineering drawings, including detailed mechanical layouts, circuiting diagrams, and bill of materials (BOMs).
   • Translate customer or application requirements into manufacturable designs using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other engineering tools.
   • Conduct thermal performance reviews and implement revisions or optimizations as needed.
   • Review and release complete design packages to Production, ensuring design intent and manufacturability.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration

   • Interface with Sales and Application Engineering to clarify specifications, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and support project scoping.
   • Support Procurement by specifying alternate materials and identifying qualified suppliers when needed.
   • Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering and shop personnel to troubleshoot coil build issues and support design improvements.
   • Participate in design review and continuous improvement initiatives.

3. Compliance & Quality

   • Ensure all designs comply with applicable industry codes, company standards, and customer requirements.
   • Support QC and documentation control processes.
   • Maintain accurate design records and technical documentation per company policy.

Desired Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering [from ABET accredited program.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in coil design, heat exchangers, or HVAC equipment design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks) and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience with HVAC systems or thermal design is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with selection software such as CoilDesigner or Sporlan is a plus.

Professional Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Interaction with Others: Answers to Engineering Manager NAP. Must be able to accurately receive and understand instructions from supervisor to determine if further instruction is required before attempting to complete the task assigned. In constant communication with other departments. It is essential that the employee is able to work with all employees of the RAE team and shows a spirit of cooperation with others in the organization.

Working Environment: Primarily conducted in a climate-controlled office setting, with occasional exposure to a manufacturing environment including moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Why Join Us At RAE Corporation, your contributions directly influence the performance and reliability of our HVAC solutions. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team where your technical knowledge and creative problem-solving are valued and supported.

Benefits:

- Health insurance

- Retirement savings plan

- Paid time off

- Professional development opportunities

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based in a climate-controlled environment, with periodic visits to the manufacturing floor.
• Occasional exposure to shop conditions including noise, moving equipment, and fabrication processes.

Tools & Equipment Used

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Coil selection and rating software (e.g., Sporlan, CoilPro)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ERP systems (IFS)
• General office and PPE equipment as needed

Physical Demands	Lift/Carry
Stand F Walk F Sit F Handling / Fingering ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­F Reach Outward ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­F Reach Above Shoulder ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­O Climb ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­O Crawl ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­N Squat or Kneel ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­O Bend ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­O Twist O	10 lbs. or less O 11-20 lbs. O 21-50 lbs. O 51-100 lbs. N Over 100 lbs. N
	Push/Pull
	12 lbs. or less O 13-25 lbs. O 26-40 lbs. N 41-100 lbs. N +100 lbs. N

N (Not Applicable)	Activity does not apply to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements: Auditory capabilities, visual & speech capabilities

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and primary duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional procedures and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment. The Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA M/F/V/D