Refrigeration Design Engineer

Design and development of commercial refrigeration products and related accessories. The Refrigeration and Design Engineer is extensively involved in preparing engineering designs, drawings and related technical documentation, and product testing while working in a multidisciplinary Engineering Department. Duties also include, but not limited to, providing technical support and advice to the Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Service Departments, and interaction with suppliers and customers.

Advantages
• Competitive salary - $80K - $120K/yr
• Opportunities for professional learning, development, and growth
• Working with a fun, exciting, grown, and supportive team
• Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental and RRSP after 3 month probationary period
• Hours of Work: standard business working hours, with some flexibility

Responsibilities
•Design and develop commercial refrigerators and freezers from concept, through design, prototyping, testing, certification, and manufacturing
•Conduct research to analyze and validate the feasibility, design, operation and performance of refrigeration equipment, systems, and components
•Create and model 3D and 2D parts, assemblies, detailed drawings with specifications in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
•Design sheet metal and other parts manufactured with various manufacturing processes: CNC punching, laser cutting, injection molding, vacuum forming, extruding,
rotational molding, etc.
•Design control systems for commercial refrigeration equipment, specify electro-mechanical and electronic components, create control and wiring diagrams
•Program various controllers and control systems
•Operate test chambers and measuring instrumentation, setup tests, conduct product testing, evaluate test results, and create test reports
•Create, update and maintain Bill of Materials and Bill of Operations for products
•Create technical specifications, user and owner’s manuals, service and maintenance documentation
•Manage regulatory affairs and interact with governing authorities, agencies, and certification bodies on product compliance matters (safety, energy efficiency, sanitation,
environmental, etc.) for domestic and international markets
•Create and maintain project plans, schedules and deliverables
•Evaluate and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and drawings revisions
•Collaborate with the Production/Manufacturing Department to optimize manufacturing processes and plant layouts, conduct cost take-out analysis, participate in Kaizen
events, and implement lean manufacturing processes
•Provide assistance in designing, sourcing, programming, servicing, and maintaining various manufacturing equipment: foaming jigs, punch presses, laser cutters, forming
machines, leak detection devices, refrigerant/air/nitrogen gas tanks and supplies
•Assist the Service Department in troubleshooting field issues with deployed units, determine root causes, analyze and implement corrective and preventive solutions
•Interact with customers, identify and analyze their needs and wants and translate those in products design characteristics and features, provide assistance to the Sales
Department
•Work in partnership with suppliers and the Purchasing Department on sourcing and qualifying parts and components
•Provide insight, information and recommendations on industry and market trends, significant developments and changes that may have an impact on our business


Qualifications
•Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
•Registration or eligible to apply as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) provided by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is an asset
•Minimum four (4) years of related and verifiable Canadian or international experience
•Robust refrigeration and mechanical engineering experience in product design and development
•Ability to perform heating and cooling load calculations and strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics laws and principles
•Strong experience in designing and engineering Open Air refrigeration units
•Proficiency in 3D and 2D design and drafting skills and SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
•Working knowledge of regulatory standards and regulations (CSA, NSF, UL, DOE, NRCAN, CEC, etc.)
•Working knowledge of electro-mechanical and electronic systems and components
•Familiarity with Internet of Things and smart connected devices
•Proficiency in English language and technical writing, and strong communication skills
•Proficient at MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) as well as general computer and software technology (Networking, Internet, e-mail, etc.)
•Familiarity with Access or similar database is an asset


Summary
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply online or submit your resume directly to leslie.walker@randstad.ca

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