Full-Time

Mechanical Engineer

Posted on 8/21/2025

Nortek

Nortek

501-1,000 employees

Manufactures custom air handling systems

No salary listed

Oklahoma City, OK, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university, or applicable engineering work experience.
  • Three to five years of engineering work experience, HVAC experience preferred.
  • Computational fluid dynamics experience preferred.
  • Self-starter and must be able to work cross-functionally.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Works with Sales, Marketing, and Research and Development to develop product requirements based on customer needs.
  • Analyzes systems using a variety of engineering tools including, but not limited to, finite element analysis, analytical formulas, benchmark designs, and other methods.
  • Run through sizing and optimization exercises for pumps, valves, and flow control devices.
  • Familiar with piping layouts, design, and material selection, including, but not limited to, PVC, Stainless Steel, Copper, and High Density Polyethylene.
  • Uses design for manufacturability, potential failure mode and effects analysis, and design for assembly tools to improve the quality and reliability of designs.
  • Develop Bills of Materials.
  • Assures that full and accurate documentation is produced for the designs that are moving into commercialization.
  • Works with operations to design solutions that are integrated into the current manufacturing capabilities.
  • Develops advanced designs in conjunction with operations to produce high quality designs that are value based.
  • Works with sales and service to improve current designs and incorporate future needs into the existing platform.
  • Acts as an example and mentor to more junior mechanical engineers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer certification is a plus.
  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
  • SolidWorks, DraftSight, AutoCAD, and Revit skills.

Nortek Air Solutions designs and builds customized heating and cooling systems, with a focus on custom air handlers. They are the largest manufacturer of custom air handlers in North America and serve commercial, healthcare, life sciences, educational and industrial spaces. How their product works: a team of engineers, designers and representatives collaborates with clients to design, manufacture and deploy air handling units tailored to each building. An air handler combines components such as fans, coils, filters and controls to condition and move air, delivering the right temperature, humidity and air quality. How they differ: they offer end-to-end, large-scale customization and implementation as the leading provider of custom air handlers, serving a wide range of sectors and building types. What their goal is: to keep spaces comfortable, safe and operational by delivering efficient, dependable climate control and air quality.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

O'Fallon, Missouri

Founded

1977

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What believers are saying

  • Over 20 million square feet installed worldwide in semiconductors and biopharma.
  • Launched Clean-Trak® Ultralite for ISO 5 pharma and medical devices.
  • PAC partnership expands Class 3-5 cleanroom access to new clients.

What critics are saying

  • PAC partnership slashes Nortek's pricing control and margins within 6-12 months.
  • USP 800 regulations invalidate CleanPak gel-seal systems in 3-6 months.
  • Camfil APC undercuts Huntair pricing by 30-40% in 18-24 months.

What makes Nortek unique

  • Uni-Grid™ spans 50 feet walkably without down posts.
  • CleanPak® uses gel seals and FANWALL TECHNOLOGY for leak-proof air.
  • Clean-Trak® modules pre-install sprinklers, lights, and wiring factory-built.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

Cleanroom Technology
Jul 23rd, 2024
PAC can now provide Nortek Class 3-5 cleanroom components following partnership

Production Automation Corporation (PAC) has partnered with Nortek Air Solutions to offer Nortek's innovative cleanroom solutions to PAC clients.

openPR
Oct 6th, 2023
Rear Door Heat Exchanger Market is Predicted to Reach USD 1,455.26 Million by 2030

For instance, in June 2019, Nortek Air Solutions launched the ServerCool rear door heat exchangers product line.

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