Refrigeration Systems Engineer — Design, Testing & Compliance

The Legacy Companies, LLC; Avondale (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legacy Companies, LLC in Avondale, PA is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to support design, development, testing, and production of refrigeration systems across wine, food, beverage and commercial products. You will work with engineering, product management, sourcing, quality, sales, and manufacturing partners.

Candidates should have 2–5 years in refrigeration, a mechanical engineering degree, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks and flammable refrigerants.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in refrigeration, HVAC/R, or related mechanical design.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and refrigeration systems.
• Experience with propane (R-290), isobutane (R-600a) or other flammable refrigerants preferred.
• Familiarity with UL safety standards related to flammable refrigerants.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Willingness to travel domestically to facilities and suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design, development, and analysis of refrigeration products and systems.
• Develop refrigeration system schematics, component layouts, piping configurations, and product designs using SolidWorks or other 3D CAD modeling software.
• Evaluate refrigeration system performance and recommend design improvements related to 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

SolidWorks

Thermodynamics

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Propane refrigerants

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Legacy Companies, LLC in Avondale, PA is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to support design, development, testing, and production of refrigeration systems across wine, food, beverage and commercial products. You will work with engineering, product management, sourcing, quality, sales, and manufacturing partners.

Candidates should have 2–5 years in refrigeration, a mechanical engineering degree, and hands-on experience with SolidWorks and flammable refrigerants.