Refrigeration Design Engineer

Company: Platform Recruitment
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Refrigeration Design Engineer

Industry: Scientific & Laboratory EquipmentLocation: Chelmsford – EssexSalary: £50,000-£62,000 (dependant on experience)

A pioneering technology company at the forefront of scientific and laboratory innovation is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Design Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. The company develops advanced scientific systems used in precision research and clinical environments worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the design and development of next-generation refrigeration systems, working from concept through to production in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop refrigeration systems
  • Use analytical and numerical modelling to optimise system performance
  • Define and review refrigeration system and component specifications
  • Produce technical documentation to support ISO compliance
  • Support product testing, guide test engineers, and analyse results for improvements
  • Support manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, and performance standards

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering; MSc or PhD in Heat & Mass Transfer advantageous
  • Strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration system design
  • Proven experience in product development
  • Skilled in mathematical modelling of thermal or refrigeration systems
  • Proficient in Refprop, Flownex, and SolidWorks
  • Effective communicator with strong documentation skills

If you’re a technically skilled engineer passionate about refrigeration design and innovation, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team developing world-class scientific systems – we’d love to hear from you

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Posted: April 17th, 2026