Job Title: Refrigeration Development Engineer Contract Term: PermanentReporting To: Head of TechnicalHours: 36 hours per weekPurpose and objectives of the roleAs part of the design and development team you will be responsible for the development of new products and maintenance and improvements to our existing range. The initial focus will be our range of solar and mains powered refrigerators which are deployed to the medical and scientific markets across EMEA. You will also be responsible for maintenance and improvements to the existing product portfolio.Main duties and responsibilitiesWorking closely with the CAD designers, you will lead in the development and manufacture of refrigeration systems on prototype units for testing and evaluation.Carry out performance testing of refrigerators and refrigeration systems.Propose appropriate design improvements and potential cost savings across our range of productsProvide technical support to our production team to resolve issues.Field visits as required to provide on-site customer support.Develop quality control procedures for new refrigeration designs to ensure consistency.Ability to self-educate to overcome new technical challenges and keep abreast of the latest innovations within the industry.Skills & Experience Essential Skills and QualificationsSound knowledge of refrigeration principles.Must have F-Gas category 1 or 2BrazingBasic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookDesirable SkillsMinimum NVQ level 2 or other relevant refrigeration qualification.Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD.Basic electrical knowledge