Refrigeration Systems Engineer

The Legacy Companies; Avondale (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legacy Companies is seeking an experienced refrigeration engineer to join our Shared Services-IT Contractor team in Avondale, PA. The role focuses on designing, validating, and improving commercial refrigeration systems, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with internal engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and product management teams to develop robust designs, generate documentation, and support production from prototype through to rollout.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in refrigeration, HVAC/R, or related mechanical design.
• Strong thermodynamics and refrigeration systems knowledge.
• Experience with flammable refrigerants (R-290, R-600a) preferred.
• Familiar with UL safety standards for flammable refrigerants.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, mechanical, piping codes and standards.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design, development, and analysis of refrigeration products and systems.
• Develop refrigeration system schematics, component layouts, piping configurations, and 3D designs using SolidWorks or other CAD tools.
• Evaluate refrigeration system performance and recommend design improvements for performance, reliability, efficiency, manufacturability, and cost.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support throughout the product development and production lifecycle.

Skills

Refrigeration design

3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks)

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical documentation

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Legacy Companies is seeking an experienced refrigeration engineer to join our Shared Services-IT Contractor team in Avondale, PA. The role focuses on designing, validating, and improving commercial refrigeration systems, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with internal engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and product management teams to develop robust designs, generate documentation, and support production from prototype through to rollout.