Design Engineer

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Overview

Leads the development and optimization efforts around refrigeration sub‑systems to support new product introduction efforts within Portfolio Solutions Business Units. Prepare new refrigeration sub‑system and components for inclusion into Hussmann Product Life‑Cycle Management Tools by Product Verticals. Develop test requirements to support the evaluation objectives, interpret results, and document testing activities to direct and assist R&D evaluation teams.

Responsibilities

• Product Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of product families within a product domain. Strong knowledge of how they interact with other product domains in the portfolio.
• Technical Judgment (Problem Solving): Presentation of multiple solutions and effective reasoning around final selection shown.
• Business Acumen: Leading efforts to improve the financial impact of engineering activities on the business and thorough understanding of how other functions impact the business.
• Autonomy: Manages workload independently with only general direction. High level of accountability to assigned teams. Generates new projects independently.
• Project Impact: Responsible for managing and completing large system projects having strategic platform impact. Strategic design direction around system engineering.
• Team Interaction: Technical leadership of projects throughout the business.
• Refrigeration System Knowledge: Able to coach others on systems and cycles. Deep understanding of impacts related to component selections, controls, and other integrations. Perform thermodynamic modeling, and physical prototype testing for new refrigeration technologies and system architectures.
• Tools: Solid Edge and Team Center expert. Tool experts. Ability to handle preparation and presentation on technical evaluation of concepts to audiences of varied technical expertise.
• Technology and IP: Develop new refrigeration technologies from early readiness levels through demonstration phases and new product development phases to drive business growth. Generate new IP for Hussmann growth.
• External Customer Interaction: Interacts widely with external customers and bodies.
• Developing Others: Effective at mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline.
• 7‑10 years related engineering experience in commercial refrigeration with an emphasis on systems design and applications.
• Deep technical understanding and design knowledge of refrigeration systems and components, including but not limited to trans‑critical CO₂, and new, alternate refrigerant technologies and system architectures.
• Knowledge and experience in governmental regulations with experience and direct interactions with agencies such as the US Dept. of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency on the development of standards and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in the development and application of UL product standards and ASHRAE/ANSI/AHRI standards and methods of test for commercial refrigeration.
• Experience in the generation and protection of Intellectual Property related to refrigeration systems.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contribution
• Discretionary 401(k) Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Panasonic Employee Discounts
• 15 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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