Overview
Ready to lead the charge in custom-engineered refrigeration systems? As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer on our high-impact Non-Traditional Requests (NTR) Team, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—transforming complex mechanical concepts into real-world industrial solutions. In this hands-on role, you’ll drive the full mechanical design process, developing refrigeration piping schematics, sequences of operation, component layouts, and bills of materials to support new product development, production, and field service. You’ll collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams through manufacturing, system verification, and field startup. You’ll own the technical direction of industrial mechanical projects from end to end, acting as the go-to expert and leader across multiple stages of the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Lead the mechanical design on Industrial Systems Engineering projects adhering to department goals and standards
* Design mechanical refrigeration systems for refrigeration, heat pump and chiller products having mainly CO2 as refrigerant
* Implement knowledge and skills related to refrigeration systems, heat pumps, chillers and associated components
* Work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales to develop a product design document
* Work with vendors to collect data and requirements for components
* Discuss advantages and disadvantages of Hussmann products in comparison to other manufacturers
* Communicate requirements and changes to all relevant departments
* Use technical understanding of refrigeration system design, electrical and electronic component functionality. Select and size mechanical components based on the project specific design requirements and company standards
Qualifications
Formal Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
7+ years of directly related refrigeration, heat pump, chiller engineering experience.
5+ years of experience specific to CO2 design and development.
* Have broad design knowledge of refrigeration systems, heat pumps, chillers and associated components, including but not limited to trans-critical CO2, cascade CO2, and CO2 secondary systems.
* Have broad Hussmann product knowledge with proven experience in developing customized products. Have broad industry product and systems knowledge. Have the ability to discuss advantages and disadvantages of Hussmann products in comparison to other manufacturers.
* Have strong interpersonal, communication and interviewing skills to extract design intent from customers and translate the requirements into a product design document.
* Ability to draft in the latest version of AutoCAD. The minimum requirements in drafting proficiency shall include the ability to create from scratch and edit P&IDs.
* 25% travel.
Preferred
* Flexible and able to adapt to new processes, innovative ideas, and changes. Open to learning new processes, technologies, and tools.
* Knowledge of application engineering tools. Support the development of new tools to introduce new technologies and products. Work closely with application engineers and sustaining engineering to maintain current tools with respect to new products.
Benefits
* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* 401k with Company Matching Contribution
* Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Life/Disability Insurance
* Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Panasonic Employee Discounts
* 15 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
* Employee Assistance Program
* And more
About Hussmann
Hussmann Corporation has been a leader in providing innovative refrigeration products, services and systems for grocers and convenience stores for over 100 years. Hussmann, a subsidiary of Panasonic, emphasizes customer-focused solutions in the food retailing industry. Hussmann produces display cases, refrigeration systems, and technologies including Aperion and StoreConnect, driving energy-efficient, low-GWP refrigeration solutions.
Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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