Refrigeration Design Engineer

Refrigeration Design Engineer Industry: Scientific & Laboratory Equipment Location: Chelmsford - Essex Salary: £50,000-£62,000 (dependant on experience) A pioneering technology company at the forefront of scientific and laboratory innovation is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Design Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. The company develops advanced scientific systems used in precision research and clinical environments worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the design and development of next-generation refrigeration systems, working from concept through to production in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities: * Develop refrigeration systems * Use analytical and numerical modelling to optimise system performance * Define and review refrigeration system and component specifications * Produce technical documentation to support ISO compliance * Support product testing, guide test engineers, and analyse results for improvements * Support manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, and performance standards Key Requirements: * Degree in Mechanical Engineering; MSc or PhD in Heat & Mass Transfer advantageous * Strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration system design * Proven experience in product development * Skilled in mathematical modelling of thermal or refrigeration systems * Proficient in Refprop, Flownex, and SolidWorks * Effective communicator with strong documentation skills If you’re a technically skilled engineer passionate about refrigeration design and innovation, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team developing world-class scientific systems - we’d love to hear from you