Senior Refrigeration Engineer – Ultra-Low Temp Systems

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transport benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced HVAC Refrigeration Engineer to design vapor‑compression and cascade systems for ultra-low temperature and cold storage applications. You will perform thermal modeling, testing, and data-driven optimization while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes energy-efficient solutions, regulatory compliance, and contributing to product roadmaps from concept to commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics coursework preferred.
• Master's degree in engineering discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of refrigeration system design experience.
• Experience with HVAC/R or cold storage products; vapor-compression cycles.

Responsibilities

• Design vapor-compression and cascade refrigeration systems for cold storage/ULT applications.
• Establish performance specs at system, subsystem, and component levels.
• Develop and execute testing plans to verify performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform thermal modeling, simulation, and analysis to optimize efficiency.
• Conduct trade studies to improve energy efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Support technology maturation and sustainable refrigerant initiatives.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturability, production quality, and lead times.
• Analyze empirical test data and implement data-driven design improvements.
• Maintain detailed documentation and traceability throughout development lifecycle.
• Support regulatory compliance activities and industry standards.

Skills

Vapor-compression refrigeration

Cascade refrigeration

Thermal modeling

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Thermal analysis software

Data acquisition systems

Automated testing equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced HVAC Refrigeration Engineer to design vapor‑compression and cascade systems for ultra-low temperature and cold storage applications. You will perform thermal modeling, testing, and data-driven optimization while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes energy-efficient solutions, regulatory compliance, and contributing to product roadmaps from concept to commercialization.