PRODUCT DESIGNER - REFRIGERATION

About the role

We are seeking a Junior or Mid-Level Product Designer to join the Research and Development team, focused on the development of products and components applied to refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities and Activities

• Develop, review, and update 3D models of products, components, and mechanical subassemblies.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and other engineering documents.
• Work on the development of components and assemblies applied to condensing units, sealed systems, and refrigeration solutions.
• Support more experienced engineers and designers in creating technical solutions for new products or improvements to existing products.
• Perform design changes according to the needs of engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, or customers.
• Ensure standardization, traceability, and organization of product technical information.
• Work with product and documentation management systems, such as PLM, PDM, ERP, or equivalent systems.
• Support the creation and maintenance of product structures, codes, revisions, and technical documentation.
• Participate in technical analyses, design reviews, and discussions with cross-functional areas.
• Provide support to purchasing and suppliers regarding technical questions, component replacement, and the development of alternatives.
• Support prototyping, assembly, testing, and engineering validation activities.
• Progressively learn and apply refrigeration concepts, component selection, and basic system sizing.
• Contribute to improvements in engineering processes, documentation, and project standardization.
• Act in an organized manner when following up on tasks, deadlines, and technical deliverables.

Technical Requirements

• Education:
• Desired: Technical degree, technologist degree, or undergraduate degree in progress or completed in one of the following areas:
• Mechanical Engineering;
• Production Engineering;
• Mechatronics Engineering;
• Mechanical Technology;
• Mechanical Design;
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning;
• or related fields.
• Desired Experience:
• For Junior Level: Academic, technical, or professional experience with 3D modeling; knowledge of mechanical technical drawing; basic understanding of tolerances, assembly, detailing, and product structure; interest in learning about refrigeration products and component development.
• For Mid-Level: Practical experience in the development of products, components, or mechanical assemblies; ability to create 3D models and technical drawings with autonomy; experience with design reviews, engineering changes, and technical documentation; experience with product structures, bills of materials, and revision control; ability to interact with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and suppliers.
• Required Knowledge:
• Solid knowledge of 3D CAD.
• Ability to model parts, assemblies, and mechanical subassemblies.
• Ability to prepare clear and complete technical drawings.
• Reading and interpretation of technical drawings.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly, and materials.
• Organization to work with technical documentation and revision control.
• Good communication for interaction with internal areas.
• Ability to learn new technical concepts with guidance.
• CAD Knowledge:
• Experience or solid knowledge in at least one 3D CAD tool, such as:
• NX;
• SolidWorks;
• Solid Edge;
• Inventor;
• Catia;
• or equivalent software.
• Important Differentials:
• Experience with NX, especially in part modeling, assemblies, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of best practices in parametric modeling.
• Experience with the standardization of libraries, templates, revisions, and documentation.
• Desired Knowledge in Refrigeration:
• Basic understanding of vapor-compression refrigeration systems.
• Basic knowledge of compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, fans, and piping.
• Familiarity with condensing units, sealed systems, merchandisers, display cases, or commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Basic understanding of heat load, heat transfer, and component selection.
• Basic knowledge of refrigerants.
• Interest in learning about thermal sizing and system performance.
• Previous experience in HVAC-R, commercial refrigeration, white goods, compressors, or electromechanical systems.
• Desired Knowledge in Engineering Processes:
• Experience with bills of materials.
• Knowledge of product revision control.
• Basic understanding of engineering changes.
• Experience with systems such as SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill, Oracle Agile, or equivalent systems.
• Basic understanding of APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, or similar methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of engineering tests, prototypes, and product validation.
• Technical English for reading standards, catalogs, drawings, and basic communication.
• Behavioral Competencies:
• Willingness to learn and develop technically.
• Good organization to handle multiple activities.
• Attention to detail in 3D models, drawings, and documentation.
• Ability to receive guidance and evolve through feedback.
• Proactivity in seeking information and solving problems.
• Good communication with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and suppliers.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Logical and structured reasoning for technical problem analysis.
• Interest in building a technical career within product development.
• Flexibility to work on different types of projects and demands.
• Department
• Engineering
• Role
• Research & Development Engineer
• Locations
• USA - Tupelo