Lead Transport Refrigeration Systems Engineer

Spheros Group; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay

Career development

Flexible work models

Flat hierarchies

Innovative environment

Job summary

Spheros is seeking an Application System Engineer for our North America team in Elkhart, Indiana. You will oversee system architecture for truck refrigeration, collaborate with global design teams, and drive validation through hands-on testing and structured DVPR processes.

Five years in transport refrigeration engineering, strong DFMEA discipline, and the ability to travel as needed are essential. SAP experience and ERP familiarity, plus collaboration with Sales and Production, are important

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 5+ years of direct transport refrigeration engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering activities and system architecture for truck and semi-trailer refrigeration products.
• Lead collaboration with global offshore design teams.
• Manage localization projects with project management support.
• Define system-level thermodynamic, mechanical, and electrical requirements for refrigeration units.
• Guide component integration with various chassis and vehicle power architectures.
• Perform hands-on testing, charging, and prototype lab work on refrigeration loops.
• Develop and execute DVP&R test plans at internal and external facilities.
• Travel to customer locations, testing facilities, and international sites as needed.
• Handle ECRs, BOMs, and product releases in SAP.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Service teams.
• Evaluate competitors and industry trends for improvements in energy efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Project leadership

Thermodynamics

Mechanical design

DFMEA

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Google Workspace

Modeling software

Job description

Spheros is seeking an Application System Engineer for our North America team in Elkhart, Indiana. You will oversee system architecture for truck refrigeration, collaborate with global design teams, and drive validation through hands-on testing and structured DVPR processes.

Five years in transport refrigeration engineering, strong DFMEA discipline, and the ability to travel as needed are essential. SAP experience and ERP familiarity, plus collaboration with Sales and Production, are important