Job Description

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
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.
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.
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

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