Senior Sealed-System Engineer – Refrigeration Innovation

Top Echelon LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an experienced engineer to lead refrigeration-based sealed systems design for new products and continuous improvements. You will perform design, testing, 8D problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable cooling solutions across multiple product lines.

The role emphasizes independent initiative, strong communication, and hands-on prototyping with thermal simulations and laboratory testing to validate performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Experience with ice maker refrigeration design and system balancing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in NPD, CPI, or feature innovation projects.
• Design, test, and review refrigeration-based sealed systems.
• Use 8D methodology to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct thermal analyses and simulations to validate cooling solutions.
• Develop technical drawings, models, and specifications.

Skills

Ice maker design

Refrigeration system balancing

8D problem solving

Thermal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Thermal simulation software

Job description

Top Echelon LLC in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an experienced engineer to lead refrigeration-based sealed systems design for new products and continuous improvements. You will perform design, testing, 8D problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable cooling solutions across multiple product lines.

The role emphasizes independent initiative, strong communication, and hands-on prototyping with thermal simulations and laboratory testing to validate performance and safety.