Industry: Scientific & Laboratory Equipment Location: Chelmsford - Essex Salary: £50,000-£62,000 (dependant on experience)

A pioneering technology company at the forefront of scientific and laboratory innovation is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Design Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. The company develops advanced scientific systems used in precision research and clinical environments worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the design and development of next-generation refrigeration systems, working from concept through to production in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop refrigeration systems
• Use analytical and numerical modelling to optimise system performance
• Define and review refrigeration system and component specifications
• Produce technical documentation to support ISO compliance
• Support product testing, guide test engineers, and analyse results for improvements
• Support manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, and performance standards

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering; MSc or PhD in Heat & Mass Transfer advantageous
• Strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration system design
• Proven experience in product development
• Skilled in mathematical modelling of thermal or refrigeration systems
• Proficient in Refprop, Flownex, and SolidWorks
• Effective communicator with strong documentation skills

If youre a technically skilled engineer passionate about refrigeration design and innovation, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team developing world-class scientific systems - wed love to hear from you.