Senior Refrigeration Engineer

Rinnai; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Hands-on product development

Job summary

Rinnai in Braeside, Victoria invites a Senior Refrigeration Engineer to lead hands-on development of air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems from concept through production release. You will work with R&D, manufacturing and suppliers to optimize performance and ensure safety and compliance.

You will drive component selection, test plans and design reviews, applying thermodynamics knowledge and a practical engineering mindset to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions for

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration, HVAC or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics and system design.
• Experience in HVAC, refrigeration, heat pump or related product development.
• Understanding of refrigeration components and system behaviour.
• Experience with performance testing, fault finding and design optimisation.
• Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Knowledge of Australian standards and product compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work across engineering, manufacturing and other functions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems.
• Undertake refrigeration system design, component sizing, selection and system integration.
• Select and evaluate key components including compressors, heat exchangers, fans, expansion devices and controls.
• Conduct laboratory testing, analyse performance data and troubleshoot system issues.
• Optimise systems for capacity, efficiency, reliability, cost and manufacturability.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners on component specifications and technical solutions.
• Support prototype development, testing, design reviews and product validation.
• Ensure products meet relevant Australian safety, performance and compliance requirements.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through to product release.
• Work collaboratively with R&D, manufacturing, quality and other internal teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and other team members.

Skills

Design refrigeration systems

HVAC engineering

Measurement & testing

Problem solving

Project management

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Refrigeration Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing site in Braeside, working with a well-established company that designs and supplies advanced heating, cooling, hot water and lifestyle products across the Australian domestic and commercial markets.

Reporting directly to the Group Manager – R&D, this is a hands-on engineering role where you will be involved throughout the product development process - from initial concept and system design through to prototyping, testing, optimisation, and production release.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing site in Braeside, working with a well-established company that designs and supplies advanced heating, cooling, hot water and lifestyle products across the Australian domestic and commercial markets.

Reporting directly to the Group Manager – R&D, this is a hands-on engineering role where you will be involved throughout the product development process - from initial concept and system design through to prototyping, testing, optimisation, and production release.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems
• Undertake refrigeration system design, component sizing, selection and system integration
• Select and evaluate key components including compressors, heat exchangers, fans, expansion devices and controls
• Conduct laboratory testing, analyse performance data and troubleshoot system issues
• Optimise systems for capacity, efficiency, reliability, cost and manufacturability
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners on component specifications and technical solutions
• Support prototype development, testing, design reviews and product validation
• Ensure products meet relevant Australian safety, performance and compliance requirements
• Manage engineering projects from concept through to product release
• Work collaboratively with R&D, manufacturing, quality and other internal teams
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and other team members

About you

You will be an experienced refrigeration or HVAC engineer with strong practical knowledge and a hands-on approach to product development.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration, HVAC or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics and system design
• Significant experience in HVAC, refrigeration, heat pump or related product development
• A strong understanding of refrigeration components and system behaviour
• Experience with performance testing, fault finding and design optimisation
• Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Knowledge of relevant Australian standards and product compliance requirements
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and project management skills
• The ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing and other functions

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work on the development of real-world products from concept through to production
• On-site gym
• Stable and established company with a strong reputation in the market
• A hands-on role with genuine involvement in product development and innovation