Refrigeration Development Engineer

Bognor Regis

07.45 - 17.15 Monday - Thursday 4 Day working week!

My client is based on the South Coast in sunny Bognor Regis, and looking to expand its technical team.

They are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to assist in development of new products and maintenance/improvements to the existing range. This role would suit individuals who have hands on refrigeration experience and basic electrical knowledge.

Designing and manufacturing bespoke precision-controlled fridges, freezers and incubators from design concept and prototype stage, through to full production and despatch. They are capable of building products that can reliably maintain any temperature between -50 C and C.

Company benefits include onsite parking, 29 days annual leave, 4 day working week, company pension scheme, paid time off for medical appointments and casual dress code.

JOB DESCRIPTION Date: March 2024 Job title: Refrigeration Development Engineer Hours: 36 hours per week 07:45-17:15 Mon-Thurs

Purpose and objectives of the role

1. Responsible for the development of new products
2. Maintenance and improvement of existing range of products

Main duties and responsibilities

• Working closely with the CAD designers, you will lead in the development and manufacture of refrigeration systems on prototype units for testing and evaluation.
• Carry out performance testing of refrigerators and refrigeration systems
• Propose appropriate design improvements and potential cost savings across our range of products
• Provide technical support to our production team to resolve issues.
• Field visits as required to provide on-site customer support.
• Develop quality control procedures for new refrigeration designs to ensure consistency.
• Ability to self-educate to overcome new technical challenges and keep abreast of the latest innovations within the industry.

Essential Criteria & Experience

• Sound knowledge of refrigeration principles

• Must have F-Gas catergory 1 or 2

• Brazing

• Basic IT skillls- Word Excel and Outlook

Desirable skills

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent refrigeration experience
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD
• Basic electrical knowledge