Job Description
Senior Refrigeration Engineer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What you'll do
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Design and develop air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems
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Undertake refrigeration system design, component sizing, selection and system integration
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Select and evaluate key components including compressors, heat exchangers, fans, expansion devices and controls
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Conduct laboratory testing, analyse performance data and troubleshoot system issues
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Optimise systems for capacity, efficiency, reliability, cost and manufacturability
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Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners on component specifications and technical solutions
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Support prototype development, testing, design reviews and product validation
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Ensure products meet relevant Australian safety, performance and compliance requirements
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Manage engineering projects from concept through to product release
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Work collaboratively with R&D;, manufacturing, quality and other internal teams
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Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and other team members
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About you
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You will be an experienced refrigeration or HVAC engineer with strong practical knowledge and a hands-on approach to product development.
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A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration, HVAC or a related discipline
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Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics and system design
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Significant experience in HVAC, refrigeration, heat pump or related product development
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A robust understanding of refrigeration components and system behaviour
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Experience with performance testing, fault finding and design optimisation
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Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing partners
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Knowledge of relevant Australian standards and product compliance requirements
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
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Good communication and project management skills
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The ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing and other functions
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What's on offer
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Competitive salary package
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Opportunity to work on the development of real-world products from concept through to production
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On-site gym
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Stable and established company with a strong reputation in the market
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A hands-on role with genuine involvement in product development and innovation
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📌 Senior Refrigeration Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Rinnai
📍 Victoria