Refrigeration Design Engineer

Refrigeration Design Engineer

Industry: Scientific & Laboratory Equipment

Location: Essex

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000



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 temperature-controlled systems used in precision research and clinical environments worldwide.



This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the design and development of next- 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 9001 and ISO 13485 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 structured product development (DFM, FMEA, ISO 9001)

+ Skilled in mathematical modelling of thermal or refrigeration systems

+ Proficient in Refprop, Flownex, and SolidWorks (CAD)

+ 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