Refrigeration Design Engineer

Who are we?

National Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Canada Corp. is a leading North American manufacturer of commercial refrigeration products marketed under the Keep Rite Refrigeration brand name. These products include specialized applications in food storage and processing, industrial process cooling, including evaporator coils, condensing units, condensers, heat transfer and heat recovery and air conditioning products. From the smallest unit to the very largest, Keep Rite Refrigeration brings experience and commitment to the refrigeration industry - beginning with the product design and engineering, and continuing through manufacturing, sales and aftermarket support.

Keep Rite Refrigeration products have been manufactured and distributed worldwide for over 80 years.

We're currently seeking an enthusiastic Refrigeration Design Engineer to join our engineering group. In this role, you will be responsible for engineering and designing customer orders, including capacity calculations, component selection, and the creation of detailed designs and drawings using AutoCAD and related software. You will collaborate closely with industrial engineering, production, and lab teams to ensure efficiency and resolve issues related to customer orders.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and advance your expertise in refrigeration design as part of a dynamic and skilled team.

• Engineering customer orders: perform capacity calculations, refrigeration component selection, and create detailed designs for special orders using AutoCAD and Solid Edge. This includes designing sheet metals, tubes, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: create and manage engineering BOMs for designated product lines, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely release to the production/manufacturing department.
• Production Support: work with manufacturing and production teams to optimize material usage and assembly processes, and troubleshoot issues.
• Research & Development (R&D): conduct heat transfer and fluid dynamics calculations, select and design new components and parts, optimize costs, and develop new products, including creating drawings and BOMs.
• Lab Work: perform lab tests, select or design lab equipment, and set up testing equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of 2‑D and 3‑D CAD software.
• 3+ years of experience working with sheet metal design.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems and components, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively.
• Commercial refrigeration experience is a strong asset.
• Background in refrigeration or related fields is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders.

• Top company known for innovation in its field.
• Privately owned company with a strong future.
• On‑site UL‑certified lab, with 15,000 square feet of state‑of‑the‑art research and development equipment.
• Comprehensive and competitive company‑paid benefits package.
• Registered DC pension program.
• Professional Development and Membership Reimbursement.

159 Roy Blvd, Brantford, N3R 7K1 (On‑site, 5 days a week)

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm / 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Our organization is committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Please notify the HR department upon scheduling your interview if you require accommodation in advance.

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