Position Summary
We are seeking a Combustion Engineer to support the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of gas-heated ironer systems used in commercial laundry applications. This role focuses on both direct-fired and thermal-fluid heating technologies utilizing natural gas and LP. Reporting into the engineering organization, this position plays a key role in improving combustion performance, thermal efficiency, emissions, safety, system reliability, and heating technology innovation across new and existing product lines.
Job Type
Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot combustion systems and gas-heated ironers
- Improve heat-transfer efficiency and overall thermal performance
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to burner harmonics, ignition, flame stability, heat output, and gas delivery
- Evaluate new direct and indirect heating methods using natural gas and LP
- Support new product development, design upgrades, and field improvements
- Collaborate with electrical and controls engineers on burner control, ignition systems, flame detection, and safety interlocks
- Analyze combustion performance, air/fuel ratios, emissions reduction, and thermal efficiency
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure system reliability and manufacturability
- Interpret and apply applicable industry standards and codes (UL, CSA, ETL, NFPA, etc.)
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- 5+ years of experience with combustion systems, industrial burners, thermal systems, or gas-fired equipment
Technical Background
- Strong understanding of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
- Combustion theory and flame characteristics
- Gas burner, nozzle, orifice, and manifold design
- Thermal efficiency optimization and BTU output calculations
- Familiarity with PLC- or microcontroller-based burner control systems
- Experience with instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, gas valves, and flame supervision devices
- Familiarity with burner control platforms (Honeywell, Siemens, Fireye, or similar)
- Understanding of gas safety codes and regulatory requirements
- Experience with industry standards (UL, ETL, CSA, NFPA)
- ASME or pressure-vessel experience is a plus (not required)