Senior Refrigeration Engineer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly pay

Certification and training

Referral Bonus Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is hiring a Refrigeration Engineer for our R&D client in Marietta, Ohio. This role focuses on designing and validating cascade vapor‑compression systems for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms, with an emphasis on reliability and cost targets.

Qualifications include a 4‑year degree in a related field and 5+ years of hands‑on vapor‑compression experience; knowledge of natural refrigerants and thermodynamics is important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years hands-on experience developing vapor-compression systems for cold storage or HVAC/R products.
• Experience with natural refrigerants and other low GWP refrigerants in system designs.
• Thermal system modeling, simulation, and performance testing.
• Analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, automated testing, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration system testing methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cascade vapor-compression systems used in ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
• Develop specifications for system-level, subsystem and component performance.
• Execute test plans to validate the performance of newly developed refrigeration systems by utilizing design for reliability tools and performance sensitivity analysis.
• Design refrigeration systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.
• Analyze the thermal behavior of the refrigeration system with thermo-physical tools for component selection and overall refrigeration system design.
• Ensure refrigeration designs are Designed for Compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA, CE, CSA, Energy Star).

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Fluid Mechanics

Vapor-Compression Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics

Master’s degree

5+ years hands-on experience with vapor-compression systems

Experience with natural refrigerants / low GWP refrigerants

Thermal system modeling and performance testing

Data acquisition systems / automated testing familiarity

Lean / PPI methodologies

Refrigeration system testing knowledge

Tools

Data Acquisition Systems

Thermal Simulation Tools

Design for Reliability Tools

Job description

Yoh is hiring a Refrigeration Engineer for our Research and Development Client in Marietta, Ohio. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team!

Job Functions:

• Design and develop cascade vapor-compression systems used in ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
• Develop specifications for system-level, subsystem and component performance.
• Execute test plans to validate the performance of newly developed refrigeration systems by utilizing design for reliability tools and performance sensitivity analysis.
• Design refrigeration systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.
• Analyze the thermal behavior of the refrigeration system with thermo-physical tools for component selection and overall refrigeration system design.
• Ensure refrigeration designs are Designed for Compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA, CE, CSA, Energy Star).

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or related discipline
• Coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics strongly preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience developing vapor‑compression systems for cold storage or HVAC/R products, cascade systems preferred.
• Experience using natural refrigerants and other low GWP refrigerants in system designs.
• Thermal system modeling, simulation, and performance testing
• Analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, automated testing, and technical documentation
• Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration system testing methods and equipment

Estimated Min Rate: $77000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $110000.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.

• 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. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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