Development Engineer – Heat Pumps (Focus: Refrigeration Technology)
Core
Design, select, and validate refrigeration components and circuits for next-generation heat pump systems to ensure performance meets customer expectations.
Role type
Development Engineer (Refrigeration Technology)
Builds
Heat pump systems for residential and commercial heating/cooling applications
Domain
HVAC / Renewable Energy / Thermodynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, refrigeration cycle design, component selection and testing, simulation modeling (Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink), technical standards compliance (EN14511, EN14825, Ecodesign, F-Gas, PED), test plan execution, risk assessment
Preferred skills
patent application support, lifecycle improvement project management, agile development processes, internal know-how building
Technologies
Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink
Responsibilities
Design and select refrigeration components based on system requirements; collaborate with suppliers to adapt components; take ownership of system performance KPIs; develop and execute test plans to verify system targets; perform simulations to iterate designs and solve technical challenges; work on new concepts and support patent applications; lead or participate in safety strategies, risk assessments, and lifecycle improvement projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC