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Chicago Dryer Company · 2 days ago

Combustion Engineer - Industrial Gas Systems

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Chicago Dryer Company is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of automated flatwork finishing equipment for commercial laundries. In this role, you will focus on the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of gas-heated ironer systems, driving improvements in combustion performance, efficiency, emissions, safety, and reliability.

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Hiring Manager
Michael Tishler
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Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot combustion systems and gas-heated ironers
Improve heat-transfer efficiency and overall thermal performance
Diagnose issues related to burner harmonics, ignition, flame stability, heat output, and gas delivery
Evaluate new heating methods (direct and indirect) using natural gas and LP
Support new product development, design upgrades, and field improvements
Work with electrical and controls engineers on burner control, flame detection, ignition systems, and safety interlocks
Analyze air/fuel ratios, combustion efficiency, emissions reduction, and thermal performance
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability
Interpret and apply applicable standards (UL, CSA, ETL, NFPA, etc.)

Qualification

Combustion systemsGas-fired equipmentBurner control systemsHeat transferIndustry standardsMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringControls EngineeringThermal systemsInstrumentationSafety interlocks

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience with combustion systems, industrial burners, thermal systems, or gas-fired equipment
Strong understanding of heat transfer, combustion theory, and burner design
Experience with burner control systems, gas trains, instrumentation, and safety interlocks
Familiarity with industry standards (UL, ETL, CSA, NFPA)

Preferred

ASME or pressure-vessel experience a plus (not required)

Company

Chicago Dryer Company

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Chicago Dryer Company is a machinery company specializing in commercial laundry equipment.
dateFounded in 1893
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://chidry.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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