Job Description

Senior Refrigeration Engineer

n

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing site in Braeside, working with a well-established company that designs and supplies advanced heating, cooling, hot water and lifestyle products across the Australian domestic and commercial markets.

n

Reporting directly to the Group Manager – R&D;, this is a hands-on engineering role where you will be involved throughout the product development process - from initial concept and system design through to prototyping, testing, optimisation, and production release.

n

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing site in Braeside, working with a well-established company that designs and supplies advanced heating, cooling, hot water and lifestyle products across the Australian domestic and commercial markets.

n

Reporting directly to the Group Manager – R&D;, this is a hands-on engineering role where you will be involved throughout the product development process - from initial concept and system design through to prototyping, testing, optimisation, and production release.

n

What you'll do

n

n
- Design and develop air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems
n
- Undertake refrigeration system design, component sizing, selection and system integration
n
- Select and evaluate key components including compressors, heat exchangers, fans, expansion devices and controls
n
- Conduct laboratory testing, analyse performance data and troubleshoot system issues
n
- Optimise systems for capacity, efficiency, reliability, cost and manufacturability
n




- Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners on component specifications and technical solutions
n
- Support prototype development, testing, design reviews and product validation
n
- Ensure products meet relevant Australian safety, performance and compliance requirements
n
- Manage engineering projects from concept through to product release
n
- Work collaboratively with R&D;, manufacturing, quality and other internal teams
n
- Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and other team members
n

n

About you

n

You will be an experienced refrigeration or HVAC engineer with strong practical knowledge and a hands-on approach to product development.

n

n
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration, HVAC or a related discipline
n
- Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics and system design
n
- Significant experience in HVAC, refrigeration, heat pump or related product development
n
- A strong understanding of refrigeration components and system behaviour
n
- Experience with performance testing, fault finding and design optimisation
n
- Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing partners
n
- Knowledge of relevant Australian standards and product compliance requirements
n
- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
n
- Good communication and project management skills
n
- The ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing and other functions
n

n

What's on offer

n

n
- Competitive salary package
n
- Opportunity to work on the development of real-world products from concept through to production
n
- On-site gym
n
- Stable and established company with a strong reputation in the market
n
- A hands-on role with genuine involvement in product development and innovation
n

📌 Senior Refrigeration Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Rinnai
📍 Victoria