Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop refrigeration systems, components, and assemblies for HVAC&R; products.
- Perform refrigeration cycle calculations, load analysis, and system performance evaluations.
- Select and size compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices, refrigerants, and other system components.
- Create and modify 3D models, engineering drawings, and BOMs using CAD tools.
- Conduct design validation through simulations, testing, and prototype evaluations.
- Analyze system performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality functions during product development.
- Support product design reviews, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, ISO, and environmental regulations.
- Participate in current product development, value engineering, and cost reduction projects.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in refrigeration system design, HVAC, or thermal product development.




- Strong understanding of:
- Refrigeration Cycles
- Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Fluid Mechanics
- Psychrometrics

- Experience in refrigeration component selection and system optimization.
- Knowledge of refrigerants, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and expansion devices.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations and design documentation.

Preferred Technical Skills

- CAD Tools: Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or AutoCAD.
- Simulation Tools: Coil Designer, HTRI, ANSYS, MATLAB, or similar engineering tools.
- Knowledge of DOE, DFMEA, GD&T;, and Design Validation processes.
- Experience working on HVAC, Commercial Refrigeration, Heat Pumps, Rooftop Units, Chillers, or Industrial Cooling Products.
- Understanding of energy efficiency standards and sustainability initiatives.

Desired Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work in a global cross-functional environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred candidate profile

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