Design Engineer

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Leads the development and optimization efforts around refrigeration sub-systems to support new product introduction efforts within Portfolio Solutions Business Units. Prepare new refrigeration sub-system and components for inclusion into Hussmann Product Life-Cycle Management Tools by Product Verticals. Develop test requirements to support the evaluation objectives, interpreting the results, and documenting the testing activities to direct and assist R&D evaluation teams.

• Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of product families within a product domain. Strong knowledge of how they interact with the other product domains in the portfolio. 

• Technical Judgment (Problem Solving): Presentation of multiple solutions and effective reasoning around final selection shown.

• Business Acumen: Leading efforts to improve the financial impact of engineering activities on the business and thorough understanding of how other functions impact the business.

• Autonomy: Manages workload independently with only general direction. High level of accountability to assigned teams. Generates new projects independently.

• Project Impact: Responsible for managing and completing large system projects having strategic platform impact. Strategic design direction around system engineering.

• Team Interaction: Technical leadership of projects throughout the business.

• Refrigeration System Knowledge: Able to coach others on systems and cycles. Deep understanding of impacts related to component selections, controls, and other integrations. Perform thermodynamic modeling, and physical prototype testing for new refrigeration technologies and system architectures.

• Tools:  Solid Edge and Team Center expert. Tool experts. Ability to handle preparation and presentation on technical evaluation of concepts to audiences of varied technical expertise.

• Technology and IP: Develop new refrigeration technologies from early readiness levels through demonstration phases and new product development phases to drive business growth. Generate new IP for Hussmann growth.

• External Customer Interaction: Interacts widely with external customers and bodies.

• Developing Others: Effective at mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline.

• 5+years related engineering experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

  • Commercial Refrigeration, Food Service, HVAC/R, Mechanical Systems Design & Application, Industrial Refrigeration/Cold Storage or Automotive.
• Preferred Knowledge of refrigeration systems and components.
• Knowledge and experience in the development and application of product standards and methods of tests for engineered products/systems
• Experience in the generation and protection of Intellectual Property related to refrigeration systems.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You*

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.  
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.  For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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