The Company
Refrigeration Design Engineer Role Overview
This is a newly created Refrigeration Design Engineer role which will involve supporting existing refrigeration-based products while also designing and developing new products to expand the company's offering across multiple ranges. The position combines hands‑on engineering, system design, and product development within a multidisciplinary environment.
Refrigeration Design Engineer Hours, Pay and Benefits
- Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
- Hours: 37 per week, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday–Thursday, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday (full‑time, in‑office)
- Benefits: employer pension contribution of 6.5%, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, 3 × salary life assurance, company bonus (first £3,000 tax‑free)
Locations
This role is commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Loughborough.
Key Experience Needed
- Experience in HVAC&R or thermofluid system design and development.
- Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics, and system performance.
- Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow principles in practical applications.
- Experience in product development or mechanical system design environments.
- Familiarity with relevant safety and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., PED, CE marking).
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modelling and engineering drawing creation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and cross‑functional collaboration effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop refrigeration systems and related apparatus.
- Produce detailed 3D CAD models and fully dimensioned engineering drawings.
- Perform thermodynamic calculations and system simulations to support design decisions.
- Select appropriate components including compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices, and refrigerants.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., PED, CE marking, safety requirements).
- Build and test prototypes, analysing system performance, efficiency, and reliability.
- Support manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Please note: candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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