Refrigeration Design Engineer

Job Description

Job highlights
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Qualifications
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They must be comfortable overcoming design challenges under deadlines, working across teams, and working independently
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2+ years of experience in working with refrigeration system design post education
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Demonstrated history of analyzing, and troubleshooting fluid/thermal systems including oil management, heat transfer optimization, and multi-phase refrigerant flow
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Strong critical thinking skills: ability to deep dive into cause-effect and complex diagnostics
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Structured problem-solving skills leveraging inputs such as functional documentation (P&ID diagrams, mechanical drawings, flow diagrams)
Responsibilities
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Lead the design and implementation of the refrigeration system for a novel HVAC product, including system modelling and component specification and selection
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Direct technicians and engineers to assemble and ultimately manufacture the refrigeration subsystem
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Design validation plans and oversee tests to address performance, reliability, and robustness
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Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues or poor system performance and implement corrective actions
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Coordinate with design groups to address changes affecting multiple aspects of a system
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Lead cost reduction and design for manufacturing & reliability efforts on the refrigeration system
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Summarize and present findings to promote changes to design and/or process workflow
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Document system architecture and function
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Provide leadership in understanding of industry standards and specifications regarding conformance, codes, methods, and performance related tests
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Guide development of refrigerator laboratory infrastructure and equipment
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Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Benefits
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We offer competitive salary and benefits plus a notable equity package

Job description
• *About Mojave Energy Systems, Inc.

Mojave is changing the physics of air conditioning. Air conditioning consumes ~9% of total global electricity production and results in the emissions of 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually. It’s time for a change, and Mojave’s liquid desiccant air conditioning systems are doing just that. If you want to change the world, starting with the world of air conditioning, then you may belong at Mojave. We are looking for purpose-driven team members who enjoy problem solving, teamwork, and personal growth to join our venture-back company.

About the Refrigeration Design Engineer position.

We seek an innovative refrigeration design engineer to take a significant role in designing and engineering the vapor compression system for our third-generation liquid desiccant air conditioner. The successful candidate will “get in at the ground floor” of our newly launched and funded business to design and launch into the market industry-changing commercial HVAC products. They must be comfortable overcoming design challenges under deadlines, working across teams, and working independently. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation for climate solutions and be a part of creating and launching cutting edge technology. We offer competitive salary and benefits plus a notable equity package.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of the refrigeration system for a novel HVAC product, including system modelling and component specification and selection
• Direct technicians and engineers to assemble and ultimately manufacture the refrigeration subsystem
• Design validation plans and oversee tests to address performance, reliability, and robustness
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues or poor system performance and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with design groups to address changes affecting multiple aspects of a system
• Lead cost reduction and design for manufacturing & reliability efforts on the refrigeration system
• Summarize and present findings to promote changes to design and/or process workflow
• Document system architecture and function
• Provide leadership in understanding of industry standards and specifications regarding conformance, codes, methods, and performance related tests
• Guide development of refrigerator laboratory infrastructure and equipment
• Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Qualifications:
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or directly adjacent field of study; PhD in refrigeration engineering preferred
• 2+ years of experience in working with refrigeration system design post education
• Demonstrated history of analyzing, and troubleshooting fluid/thermal systems including oil management, heat transfer optimization, and multi-phase refrigerant flow
• Strong critical thinking skills: ability to deep dive into cause-effect and complex diagnostics
• Structured problem-solving skills leveraging inputs such as functional documentation (P&ID diagrams, mechanical drawings, flow diagrams)

Mojave Energy Systems focuses on Clean Technology, Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Hvac. Their company has offices in San Francisco. They have a small team that’s between 11-50 employees.

You can view their website at http://www.mojavehvac.com