Industrial Refrigeration Scientist

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in refrigeration technology to improve the safety, efficiency, reliability, and productivity of large-scale field-erected industrial refrigeration systems.
• Develop appropriate engineering analyses to support recommendations on both an individual systems basis and a broader industry basis.
• Perform complex computer-based analyses of existing and proposed refrigeration systems.
• Interact with manufacturers, contractors, consulting engineers, and other industry professionals.
• Prepare engineering reports, studies, and guidebooks for the IRC, IRC member companies, and other agencies providing funding on a project-by-project basis.
• Assist with graduate students related research projects.
• Develop or assist in the development of project proposals, workshops, conferences, proceedings, and seminars.
• Present in technology transfer programs offered by the IRC.
• Travel to off-site locations in Wisconsin and throughout the U.S.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with refrigeration systems in a research or industrial setting is required.
• Strong analytical and communication (both written and verbal) skills are essential.
• Proven experience in ammonia refrigeration systems and/or process safety management experience are strongly preferred.
• Candidates with teaching experience and professional presentations are preferred.
• Ph.D. is required in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or closely related field.