Refrigeration Design Engineer II

Description

• Who we are
• ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

• Mission
• We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

Exciting news! We're looking for a Refrigeration Design Engineer II to join our Engineering Department.

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

$73,500/yr - $84,400/yr

Summary

Responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing refrigeration systems for a wide range of environmental test chambers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Ensures the timely completion and submission of Engineering Release Forms.

· Processes and enters complete Bills of Materials into the Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP).

· Designs and engineers minor custom modifications to standard ESPEC North America (ENA) chamber models, ensuring all changes are formally documented and released through the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.

· Utilizes ESPEC problem-solving techniques and methodologies on a regular basis.

· Consistently follows all engineering group procedures and relevant ISO standards in all work activities.

· Maintains clear and concise communication with Project, Cabinet, and Electrical Engineers within the design team.

· Actively seeks to learn and understand the function of each refrigeration component.

· Demonstrates an understanding of the basic refrigeration cycle.

· Demonstrates an understanding of pressure-temperature relationships, superheat, and subcooling in refrigeration systems.

· Actively seeks to understand refrigeration manufacturing standards and designs systems that are manufacturable within the limitations of the ESPEC facility.

· Modifies and customizes ENA standard chambers including Benchtop, Global, and Platinous models.

· Minor exposure to custom chambers with direction of Senior Engineer.

· Possesses foundational knowledge of environmental and safety codes relevant to refrigeration systems, including those established by organizations such as ASHRAE, UL, IEC, and SNAP.

· Designs refrigeration layouts with a focus on manufacturability.

· Designs simple structural frames for refrigeration bases and mechanical rooms, considering factors such as weldment requirements and proper end condition design.

· Understands single stage refrigeration cycles and develops knowledge of the cascade refrigeration cycle.

· Designs and optimizes refrigeration coil configurations, with a focus on effective header layout.

· Understands refrigeration component limitations and layout.

· Analyzes chamber performance data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and provide recommendations for improvement.

· Sizes refrigeration coils accurately using specialized calculation tools and software.

· Possesses a basic understanding of PID controllers, specifically models SCP-220/P-300/F4T, including navigation within the controller interface, PID tuning techniques, and their application in chamber operation.

· Reviews and verifies performance calculations for job specifications.

· Assists other Engineers with technical designs and decisions.

· Conducts thorough checks and verifications of simple and midrange job assignments.

· Develops and maintains detailed chamber manuals, including technical specifications, operating procedures, and performance data.

· Able to learn how to perform cost analysis (from ESR).

· Actively selects components for the development of new standard chamber designs and assemblies.

· Possesses a foundational understanding of chamber performance calculations, encompassing pull-down and steady-state conditions, humidity control methods (including atomizers), and the ability to adapt these calculations for unique performance requirements.

· Designs chamber plenums, considering airflow, heater and cooler placement, coil selection, steam generator integration, and the control of temperature and humidity gradients.

· Works independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

· Regular physical attendance is required.

Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that may be necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

· Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering is required.

Skills and Experience

· 4 to 8 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment, serving as a mechanical, manufacturing, process, or project engineer required.

· Prior experience working with HVAC systems required.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.

· Proficiency using 2D and 3D CAD is required.

· Must be able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane, solid geometry and trigonometry.

· Must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Must be able to work onsite.

Competencies

· Problem Solving: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

· Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback.

· Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Quantity: Meets productivity standards, able to work on multiple projects at one time.

· Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures and works within those conditions.

· Communication: Exhibits effective written and verbal communication.

· Project Management: Plans, schedules, and executes projects.

· Continuous Learning: Exhibits a strong desire to learn and stay updated on the latest advancements in refrigeration technology, refrigerants, and industry best practices.

· Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for accurate design, calculations, and documentation.

· Creativity & Innovation: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex refrigeration challenges.

· Refrigeration Systems: In-depth knowledge of various refrigeration components (compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion valves, controls) and their operation.

Language Skills

· Ability to read and comprehend multiple step instructions (in the English language), short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to create presentations and present to leadership and other areas within the organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

· The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

· Associates may be required to walk from office to production frequently, especially when helping to support cabinet build issues or troubleshooting.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the e