Product Design & Development Engineer – Commercial Kegerator
Company: Hill Farm Organics Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Palampur, Himachal Pradesh / Hybrid / Project-Based
Project: Design & Prototype Development of Commercial Kombucha Kegerator
Scope of Work1. Mechanical Design
Review and optimize the existing architecture for:
overall dimensions and clearances
keg loading/unloading
keg coupler clearance
CO₂ cylinder access
compressor/condenser packaging
evaporator placement
door construction
magnetic gasket installation
drip tray and drainage
tap/tower mounting
service accessibility
castors/feet
structural rigidity
2. Refrigeration & Airflow Integration
Work with our refrigeration vendor to develop an productive cooling system capable of maintaining approximately 2–4°C beverage storage temperature under commercial operating conditions.
Particular attention is required for:
compact evaporator design
condenser ventilation
forced-air circulation
return-air path
elimination of hot/dead zones
tower and tap-shank cooling
condensate management




thermal isolation of the compressor/CO₂ compartment
A key challenge is achieving this within the shallow 18-inch cabinet depth.
3. Design for Manufacturing
Develop the enclosure specifically for practical Indian fabrication methods, including:
SS sheet-metal construction
laser cutting
CNC bending
TIG welding
PUF insulation
commercially available hinges
magnetic refrigerator gaskets
gasket-retaining profiles
removable service panels
standard refrigeration components wherever possible
The design should avoid unnecessary custom tooling for the initial production run.
4. Prototype Development
Support fabrication and assembly of the first working prototype.
This will include:
coordinating with our sheet-metal fabricator
coordinating with refrigeration technicians
resolving fitment issues
checking door sealing
testing airflow
testing temperature distribution
testing tower temperature
evaluating condensation
evaluating serviceability
implementing prot

📌 Product Design (Palampur)
🏢 Hill Farm Organics
📍 Palampur