R&D Engineer

Panasonic Heating and Cooling Europe; Barlassina; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal canteen

Corporate welfare and health insurance

Training and development opportunities

High Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions Europe is seeking an experienced HVAC Design Engineer to join our multinational team in Italy. You will size components for refrigerant and water circuits, run tests for regulatory compliance, and optimize control parameters to improve efficiency while considering directives and eco-design requirements.

The role requires a degree in Energy Engineering, strong HVAC know-how, and proficiency with Excel for detailed calculations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Energy Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC processes, technologies, and products.
• Experience in Technical Offices in HVAC companies is a plus.
• Knowledge of refrigerant circuits, thermodynamics and hydraulics.
• Familiarity with test methods for performance and reliability.
• Advanced user of Excel for calculations.

Responsibilities

• Choose and size components of the refrigerant circuit and water circuit according to the criteria from simulation for close control units.
• Carry out the tests required by sector regulations on the products, including data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Optimize control parameters to maximize efficiency within component constraints and functional envelopes.
• Compensate with alternative components for any critical issues in procurement.
• Understand implications of design choices with respect to Directives and Regulations in Eco-design.
• Define technical specifications of the product based on R&D inputs and industry standards; propose innovative solutions with the team.
• Participate in analysis of non-conformities and propose interventions across company functions.

Skills

HVAC design

Thermodynamics

Refrigerant circuits

Control & instrumentation

Excel calculations

Education

Degree in Energy Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team!
Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges.

At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people’s lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Choose and size components of the refrigerant circuit and water circuit according to the technical criteria defined through simulation for close control units.
• Carry out the tests required by the sector regulations on the products, even in existence: data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Optimize control parameters to maximize efficiency, according to components constraints and functional envelopes.
• Compensate with the choice of alternative components any critical issues in the procurement process.
• Understand the possible implications of each design choice according to current and future Directives and Regulations in the field of Eco-compatible design.
• Define the technical specifications of the product based on the indications of the R&D team leader and industry standards in the thermomechanical field. In the development of new or existing products, propose innovative solutions in the area of expertise with the support of the work team.
• Participate in the analysis of non-conformities by giving willingness to evaluate and propose all resolving interventions for all company functions that are influenced by its design.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Energy Engineering or similar will be a preferential element.
• Proficient understanding and know how in processes, technologies, products or other relevant field of expertise.
• Having already gained experience in Technical Offices in companies in the HVAC sector is an element to be preferred.
• Knowledge of refrigerant circuit, thermodynamics and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of related control – measurement instruments, both for testing and unit on board control.
• Knowledge of evaluation test (performance, reliability) of HVAC product or similar product.
• Being an advanced user with Excel calculation sheets.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Internal canteen
• Corporate welfare and health insurance
• Variety of training and development opportunities
• High Work-Life Balance

ABOUT US

Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.
Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.
Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.