Refrigeration engineer

job summary:
Leading household product manufacturer in the Chester County PA area is seeking a temp to hire Refrigeration Engineer. We are seeking candidates with 2-5 years of experience in refrigeration and HVAC/R equipment along with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates will also need experience with design and improvement using Solidworks.

• Design, analyze, and optimize refrigeration products and systems.

• Create detailed schematics and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks.

• Evaluate performance metrics to maximize efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

• Drive prototype assembly, hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and validation processes.

• Deliver end-to-end technical leadership from initial concept through commercialization.

• Ensure strict adherence to UL certifications and industry refrigeration standards.

• Lead product safety evaluations, risk assessments, and compliance audits.

• Maintain comprehensive engineering records, technical files, and regulatory documentation.

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve complex technical and quality issues.

• Execute root-cause analyses and implement long-term corrective actions.

• Draft precise technical specifications, assembly instructions, and operational guidelines.

• Optimize designs to improve manufacturability, production efficiency, and yield consistency.

• Partner with Product Management, Quality, Sourcing, Sales, external testing labs, and suppliers.

• Assess emerging technologies, alternative components, and candidate suppliers.

• Manage high-priority engineering projects to support evolving business needs.

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

• HVAC
• AutoCAD
  
  
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  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.
  
  
  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
  Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.