Refrigeration Design Engineer

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.