Mechanical Systems & Product Development Engineer; HVACR | Chillers | Product Engineering

To Apply for this Job

If you are a talented and experienced Mechanical Systems & Product Development Engineer, Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in their field, has partnered with Aplin to grow their team in Montreal, Quebec!

Key Responsibilities

System & Product Design

• Develop system architectures for chillers and electrified heating units with a focus on performance, efficiency, cost, and reliability.
• Apply HVAC and refrigeration expertise to design and optimize system layouts, piping, and component integration.
• Perform thermodynamic, fluid flow, and heat transfer analyses to validate and refine system designs.
• Select and size key components including compressors, evaporators, condensers, fans, pumps, expansion valves, sensors, and heat exchangers in accordance with project requirements and applicable codes.
• Ensure effective integration of mechanical systems with electrical and control systems.

Prototyping, Testing & Validation

• Lead and support prototype development, assembly, and system validation activities.
• Conduct and analyze performance testing related to efficiency, capacity, sound, and heating/cooling performance.
• Troubleshoot system and design issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Support laboratory and field testing to ensure compliance with global regulatory and safety standards.
• Contribute to energy-efficient and electrification-focused solutions aligned with sustainability objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
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• Work closely with electrical engineers, controls teams, and project managers to deliver fully integrated system designs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and international stakeholders to ensure design quality, cost feasibility, and on-time delivery.
• Provide technical support to production, sales, and field service teams as required.
• Support development of technical documentation, Bills of Materials (BOMs), test reports, and performance data sheets.

Compliance & Customer Focus

• Ensure product designs meet defined project requirements and applicable standards.
• Incorporate customer needs and market feedback into continuous design improvements.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in HVAC, chiller, or refrigeration system and product development.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, refrigeration, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Hands‑on experience with system design, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards such as UL, CE, ASHRAE, ANSI, and ASME.
• Experience working in cross‑functional engineering environments involving mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, global, cross‑functional environment.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with HVAC control systems and electrification technologies is considered an asset.

Si vous êtes un(e) ingénieur(e) talentueux(se) et expérimenté(e) en systèmes mécaniques et développement de produits, Aplin a l’opportunité qu’il vous faut ! Notre client, un leader dans son domaine, s’est associé à Aplin afin d’agrandir son équipe à Montréal, Québec.

Principales responsabilités Conception de systèmes et de produits

• Développer l’architecture des systèmes pour des refroidisseurs (chillers) et des unités de chauffage électrifiées, en mettant l’accent sur la performance, l’efficacité énergétique, les coûts et la fiabilité.
• Mettre à profit une expertise en CVAC et en réfrigération pour concevoir et optimiser les configurations de systèmes, la tuyauterie et l’intégration des composants.
• Réaliser des analyses thermodynamiques, d’écoulement des fluides et de transfert de chaleur afin de valider et d’optimiser les conceptions.
• Sélectionner et dimensionner les composants clés (compresseurs, évaporateurs, condenseurs, ventilateurs, pompes, détendeurs, capteurs et échangeurs de chaleur) selon les exigences des projets et les codes applicables.
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