Scientist, Systems Engineering (Mission Architecture & Advanced Concepts) 1

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); Remote; USD 110.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Pre‑tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer to design, optimize, and manage facility refrigeration systems across multiple sites. You will lead cross‑functional teams to ensure reliability, safety, and cost efficiency in a remote US region, with frequent travel to distribution centers.

The role emphasizes leadership, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial refrigeration, experience with ammonia/Freon systems,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, business, finance or related field.
• 5 years of industrial refrigeration or cold chain engineering experience.
• Experience with ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems, HVAC/mechanical systems, and maintenance programs.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, implementation, and lifecycle management of facility and operational systems for reliability and efficiency.
• Provide advanced technical expertise for infrastructure, automation, controls, and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, EHS, and vendors to implement system improvements.
• Monitor performance, analyze trends, and improve uptime and capacity.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop standards, procedures, and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Support capital projects from concept to startup and oversee installations.
• Evaluate modernization strategies and emerging refrigeration tech.
• Ensure safety, environmental, regulatory compliance across facilities.
• Collaborate on long-range infrastructure planning and budgeting.
• Mentor engineering, maintenance, and operations teams; coordinate contractors and vendors.
• Provide 24/7 escalation support between field sites and HQ.
• Assist in project prioritization, budgeting, and commissioning.
• Identify energy reduction opportunities and optimize operating costs.

Kenntnisse

Industrial refrigeration

Ammonia systems

Multi-site operations

Troubleshooting & RCAs

Automation & controls

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS

SCADA/BMS

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer

Full time

Remote (U.S., except Hawaii or U.S. Territories)

As a Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer you will be responsible for the design, optimization, reliability, and lifecycle management of complex operational and facility‑related systems in a variety of locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of facility and operational systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and business continuity.
• Provide advanced technical expertise and support for infrastructure, automation, controls, mechanical, electrical, and integrated operational systems.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, EHS, and external vendors to identify and execute system improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, analyze trends, and develop solutions to improve uptime, reliability, capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for system failures or operational disruptions and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, operating procedures, and system specifications to support consistency and compliance across facilities.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and expansion initiatives from concept through implementation and startup.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend modernization strategies, process improvements, and emerging technologies to support operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards related to system design, operation, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop long‑range infrastructure and equipment replacement strategies, including budgeting and capital planning support.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to engineering, maintenance, and operational teams by providing guidance, training, and troubleshooting support.
• Coordinate and manage external contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality execution, project alignment, and cost effectiveness.
• First line escalation support 24/7 between field site in region and HQ leadership teams.
• Support project prioritization, budgeting, vendor selection, commissioning, and operational handoff activities.
• Evaluate emerging refrigeration technologies, sustainability initiatives, and energy reduction opportunities.

Vendor & Service Provider Management

• Manage relationships with refrigeration contractors, OEMs, service providers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Develop service standards, preventative maintenance expectations, and vendor performance metrics.
• Negotiate service agreements and support enterprise refrigeration sourcing strategies.
• Ensure consistency and standardization of refrigeration support practices across facilities.

Financial & Energy Management

• Develop and manage refrigeration maintenance and capital budgets.
• Identify opportunities to optimize operating costs, energy consumption, and asset utilization.
• Support utility management and sustainability initiatives related to refrigeration operations.
• Analyze total cost of ownership and return on investment for refrigeration assets and upgrades.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Sr. Systems Engineer partners closely with Operations, Engineers, Maintenance, Procurement, Digital & Technology, Environmental Health & Safety Leadership.
• External: Sr. Systems Engineer will partner with third‐party engineering firms, vendors, maintenance contractors and regulatory agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Remote Region Based: The associate in this role is expected to travel to multiple sites within their assigned Region as needed and must be located within the assigned Region or a bordering state to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Travel to multiple distribution centers as needed.
• Combination of office, warehouse, and field environments, including refrigerated and frozen areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of industrial refrigeration or cold chain engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems, HVAC/mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience managing multi‑site operations and technical teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PSM, IIAR, energy efficiency and automation.
• Experience with CMMS systems, maintenance planning, and capital project execution.
• This role requires approximately >40% travel during the initial years, with the potential for reduced travel as the function matures and stabilizes.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent relevant work experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• RETA CIRO Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification.
• EPA Section 608 Certification.
• Strong knowledge of facility infrastructure, automation, controls, mechanical, electrical, and integrated operational systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Experience leading system optimization, continuous improvement, reliability engineering, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, schematics, and system documentation.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies, CMMS platforms, and asset lifecycle management practices.
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems, PLCs, SCADA, BMS, or related control systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, EHS, and external vendors.
• Experience developing technical standards, operating procedures, and process documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to facility and operational systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering or maintenance management software applications.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive initiatives that improve reliability, efficiency, scalability, and business continuity.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Standard required physical activities including length of time performing each activity.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance.
• Pre‑tax spending accounts.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $110,000 - $175,000.

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Why Join Us?

We are a leading foodservice distributor partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, we provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e‑commerce, technology and business solutions.