Refrigeration Engineering Manager

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training opportunity

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Refrigeration Engineering Manager in Marietta, Ohio. The role leads a global refrigeration engineering organization focused on cascade vapor‑compression systems for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/related engineering degree, 5+ years leading refrigeration/thermal teams, and hands-on vapor‑compression experience. This position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in the design and evaluation of refrigeration or thermal systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing vapor-compression systems for cold storage or HVAC/R products.
• Strong foundation in vapor-compression and cascade refrigeration systems.

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.
• Lead the use of thermal modeling, system simulation, and analytical tools to predict performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure robust design transfer and global production readiness.
• Develop budgets, resource plans, and schedules in partnership with NPD project managers and leadership.
• Balance internal resources, global engineering contractors, and third-party support.
• Coach engineers and technicians to build technical capability and leadership depth.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Global team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or related discipline

Master’s degree

Tools

Thermal modeling software

System simulation tools

Job description

Yoh is hiring a Refrigeration Engineering Manager for our Research and Development client in Marietta, Ohio.

Job Functions:

• 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.
• Lead the use of thermal modeling, system simulation, and analytical tools to predict performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure robust design transfer and global production readiness.
• Develop budgets, resource plans, and schedules in partnership with NPD project managers and leadership.
• Balance internal resources, global engineering contractors, and third-party support.
• Coachengineers and technicians to build technical capability and leadership depth.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or related discipline
• Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in the design and evaluation of refrigeration or thermal systems
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing vapor-compression systems for cold storage or HVAC/R products, cascade systems preferred.
• Strong foundation in vapor-compression and cascade refrigeration systems

Estimated Min Rate: $91000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $130000.00

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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