Mechanical Refrigeration Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Responsibilities / Tasks
Engineer customized and standardized refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with CE-PED requirements and customer specifications.
Lead mechanical engineering efforts on projects, guiding junior engineers and hired professionals where needed.
Collaborate with project teams including CAD, automation, and electrical engineers to deliver high-quality refrigeration designs that meet international and local regulations.
Conduct risk analysis and prepare detailed documentation for HAZOP and QHSE.
Develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS) in partnership with automation engineers and ensure correct plant operations.
Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) with commissioning engineers and site supervisors.
Provide technical support to internal stakeholders, including sales and service teams, as well as clients.
Contribute to GEA-wide standardization and innovation efforts, continuously improving refrigeration technologies.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering or experience in refrigeration technology.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial refrigeration, with knowledge of refrigeration plant safety, heat pumps, and regulatory directives.
- Proficiency in CAD systems (Autodesk Plant P&ID) and MS Office.
- Familiarity with international design standards and regulatory compliance.
- Communication skills in Dutch is a plus. Understanding of English language is required.
- Preferred: Knowledge of industrial automation, ERP systems (Microsoft Axapta), and electrical schematics. VCA certification and marine refrigeration experience are beneficial.
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Core Responsibilities
Design and develop customized industrial refrigeration and heat pump solutions while ensuring compliance with international regulations. Lead mechanical engineering efforts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, sustainable projects.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in industrial refrigeration. Proficiency in CAD systems and knowledge of regulatory directives and plant safety are essential.
About GEA Group
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides resource-efficient solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.