Refrigeration Development Engineer

Refrigeration Development Engineer Bognor Regis 07.45 - 17.15 Monday - Thursday  4 Day working week! My client is based on the South Coast in sunny Bognor Regis, and looking to expand its technical team. They are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to assist in development of new products and maintenance/ improvements to the existing range. This role would suit individuals who have hands on refrigeration experience and basic electrical knowledge.  Designing and manufacturing bespoke precision-controlled fridges, freezers and incubators from design concept and prototype stage, through to full production and despatch. They are capable of building products that can reliably maintain any temperature between -50ºC and +85ºC. Company benefits include onsite parking, 29 days annual leave, 4 day working week, company pension scheme, paid time off for medical appointments and casual dress code. JOB DESCRIPTION Date: March 2024   Job title: Refrigeration Development Engineer Hours: 36 hours per week 07:45-17:15 Mon-Thurs Purpose and objectives of the role Responsible for the development of new products  Maintenance and improvement of existing range of products Main duties and responsibilities Working 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 products Provide 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. Essential Criteria & Experience Sound knowledge of refrigeration principles  Must have F-Gas catergory 1 or 2 Brazing  Basic IT skillls- Word Excel and Outlook Desirable skills NVQ level 2 or equivalent refrigeration experience Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD Basic electrical knowledge