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A leader in life sciences is looking to recruit a Refrigeration Design Engineer to design refrigeration systems. Based in Essex, you will benefit from a starting salary of up to 50k plus enhanced pension, private medical insurance and excellent career opportunities.
As Refrigeration Design Engineer, responsibilities will include;
- Designing ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems using agile development methods.
- Using simulation and modelling to validate performance and reduce prototyping costs.
- Developing and reviewing system and component specifications, ensuring manufacturability and supplier alignment.
- Preparing design documentation to meet ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and internal compliance standards.
- Leading product testing, analysing results, and driving design improvements.
- Researching and proposing innovative, cost-effective refrigeration technologies.
- Supporting field quality investigations and recommending corrective actions.
- Collaborating with manufacturing to ensure product quality and safety.
Key skills needed for the Refrigeration Design Engineer:
- Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong background in thermodynamics and heat transfer for refrigeration system design.
- Proven experience in product development using tools like DFM, FMEA, and ISO 9001.
- Skilled in mathematical modelling and simplifying complex thermal systems.
- Familiarity with Refprop, Flownex, SolidWorks, Agile methods, and regulated environments.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery focus.
- Innovative and research-driven, with external collaboration experience.
- Analytical, solution-oriented, and committed to project ownership.
As Refrigeration Design Engineer, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Up to 50,000 basic salary.
- Enhanced pension contribution.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance - BUPA.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free car parking.
- Unlimited professional training opportunities.
This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced growing business with excellent progression opportunities. If you have experience of design engineering within refrigeration then please apply now through this advert.
