Head of Refrigeration Engineering — Cascade & ULT Systems

NPAworldwide; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Manager of Refrigeration Engineering to lead cascade vapor‑compression systems for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms. This role requires guiding a global team of engineers and technicians, driving high‑performance, energy‑efficient solutions, and ensuring regulatory alignment throughout the product lifecycle.

You will partner with Product Management, Quality, and Regulatory teams to define requirements, maintain traceability, and deliver robust designs across

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading teams in refrigeration or thermal systems design.
• 3+ years hands-on experience developing vapor‑compression systems for cold storage or HVAC/R products, cascade systems preferred.
• Experience using natural refrigerants and other low GWP refrigerants in system designs.
• Experience supporting regulated products (e.g., UL 61010, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA, CE, CSA, Energy Star)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a global refrigeration engineering organization responsible for cascade vapor‑compression systems used in ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
• Own refrigeration system architecture and strategy aligned with product roadmaps and platform reuse initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight for sealed‑system design, including compressors, heat exchangers, refrigerants, controls interfaces, and safety devices.
• Drive modular, scalable, and reusable refrigeration solutions across multiple product platforms.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Cascade systems

Thermal modeling

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

EES

Thermal modeling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

NPAworldwide is seeking a Manager of Refrigeration Engineering to lead cascade vapor‑compression systems for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms. This role requires guiding a global team of engineers and technicians, driving high‑performance, energy‑efficient solutions, and ensuring regulatory alignment throughout the product lifecycle.

You will partner with Product Management, Quality, and Regulatory teams to define requirements, maintain traceability, and deliver robust designs across