Refrigeration Engineer

Job role:

Refrigeration Engineer / Technician
required for our client based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Job Responsibilities

– Based on site at the Manufacturing facility you will manage the refrigeration component selection, piping design, prototype build and testing of a range of cooling products for the telecoms and edge computing market.
– Provide expert design capabilities in selecting components in-line with product specifications
set out by the project plan. Specify fixed capacity TXV / variable capacity EXV valves and VFD driven compressors.

Select appropriate line gear and piping to ensure correct operation such as temperatures/pressures/oil return.
– Capacity test prototypes by installing them in temporary rigs with known loads and validate the cooling capacity.
– Assist with the creation of technical documentation such as datasheets, information leaflets and
instruction manuals required to support the sales goals.
– Design and document both piping and wiring requirements such that products are ready for
production.
– Test production equipment at end of line ensuring procedures for quality checks are followed.
Work with the software team and equipment vendors to ensure correct operation of
components.
– Complete site commissioning of design products as required. Complete site method statements and risk assessments as required.
– Participate and utilise lean principles within the engineering department.

An attractive salary package will be on offer for the successful candidate.

Also includes: 

Private medical insurance

Educational assistance programme

Other benefits

– Refrigeration qualification in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, manufacturing, or similar discipline will be considered.
– Experience design of refrigeration / HVAC equipment including component sizing and selection.
– Proven hands-on management of projects preferably in the HVAC sector.
– Attention to detail for both design and BOM release.
– Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work on own initiative.
– Work in a Professional manner at all times.

To apply send your CV to angela@shorttrecruitment.ie