Senior R&D Refrigeration Systems Engineer

Responsibilities and Activities

• Lead the technical development of vapor-compression refrigeration systems and their main components.
• Perform heat load calculations, thermal-system sizing and selection of system components (compressor, condenser, evaporator, valves, etc.).
• Calculate system performance and interpret results from simulations and laboratory testing.
• Define test plans, including operating conditions, required instrumentation, measurement parameters, and acceptance criteria.
• Carefully coordinate and guide project development, ensuring proper execution and adherence to deadlines.
• Create, review, and manage technical documentation (BOMs, drawings, specifications, reports, and test procedures).
• Control document and product versioning, ensuring traceability and standardization in accordance with engineering processes.
• Use product and documentation management systems (e.g., Oracle Agile, SAP, Windchill, or equivalent).
• Consolidate information from various sources (engineering, laboratory, purchasing, suppliers, customers) and build clear, well-structured reasoning to support technical decisions.
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers, interpreting and responding to requests clearly and accurately.
• Provide technical support to the purchasing department, assisting in the development or replacement of components.
• Cook up and mentor junior or mid-level team members, promoting technical alignment and cross-functional integration.
• Propose and implement improvements in engineering processes to enhance efficiency and technical quality.
• Stay up to date with new technologies, solutions, applications, methodologies, and market trends, identifying opportunities for product development through benchmarking and best-practice analysis.
• Comply with standards, procedures, and work instructions related to Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, as required by company policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Area: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering or related fields.
• Language: Fluent English
• Experience: 5 to 8 years
• Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Experience in the product component development process.
  • Experience developing complete refrigeration systems, from concept to validation.
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering reviews.
  • Strong understanding of vapor-compression refrigeration principles including psychrometrics, two-phase flow, heat exchanger design fundamentals and major system components.
  • Proven experience in performance calculation and sizing of systems and components.
  • Ability to create and maintain technical documentation in accordance with formal engineering processes.
  • Familiarity with CAD tools, PDM/PLM systems (Oracle, SAP, Windchill), and engineering spreadsheets.
  • Technical English proficiency for reading and communication with international colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Desired Knowledge and Skills:
  • Previous experience in the development of refrigeration, HVAC, or electromechanical products.
  • Familiarity with product development methodologies (APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, etc.).
  • Experience with simulation tools or thermal calculation software (EES, CoolProp, REFPROP).
  • Familiarity with project management software or platforms (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.).
  • Basic understanding of component cost and an integrated product perspective (technical, commercial, and manufacturing).

Key Competencies and Soft Skills

• Strong organization and methodical approach in managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to defend technical decisions with data and structured analysis.
• Capability to lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers internationally.
• Attention to technical details and accuracy in documentation.
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external teams.
• Proactive in problem-solving and anticipating risks.
• Teamwork skills and ability to influence peers and cross-functional areas.
• Results-oriented, with focus on deadlines and technical quality.
• Flexibility to manage changing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects.