Refrigeration Design Engineer

Summary

KCC, a leader in the climate control technology industries, is looking for an experienced HVAC Refrigeration Design Engineer to join our team and help shape the next generation of products. As a Refrigeration Design Engineer, you will be working collaboratively and independently with other designers, engineers, and departments who are responsible for the design, support, and manufacturing of Commercial HVAC products. You will learn how to take a product from concept to customer with a focus on internal systems, performance components, manufacturing efficiency, and engineering data.

Essential Functions

• Design and analyze refrigeration systems related to the operation of HVAC equipment
• Collaborate with suppliers on the design of alternative components
• Contribute to the design of new products and improvements to existing products
• Analyze test results and implement appropriate changes to ensure products meet regulatory, technical, and functional requirements
• Collect and interpret test results and recommend appropriate design changes
• Research and evaluate parts and processes for performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
• Create process documents and best practices
• Work closely with the purchasing department to evaluate RFP's and RFQ's

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain personal protective equipment
• Achieve Product (organizational) goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Wholistic view of products and their interdependencies
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycle and components and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 3+ Years of HVAC system or component design experience

Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays
• EBIDA bonus
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 401K Company Match
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)