Senior Industrial Development Engineer - Refrigeration Systems
Senior Industrial Development Engineer - Refrigeration Systems
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Job Description
10 of Europes CO emissions are caused by residential heating and energy bills are out of control. Aira is here to change that.
With our intelligent Aira Heat Pump at the heart were making the switch to clean energytech easier and more affordable. Helping Europe turn off gas and slashing energy costs one home at a time.
Founded in 2022 and with 1000 employees and counting Aira is driving the clean energy revolution by providing homes with modern clean energytech solutions such as solar power battery storage solutions and heat pumps. With a stateoftheart production facility in Poland an HQ in Stockholm Sweden and hubs across the UK Germany and Italy Aira is well on track to install clean energytech into 5 million homes by 2034.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Industrial Development Engineer with deep expertise in refrigeration systems used in HVAC products. This role is critical to supporting the design and industrialization of refrigeration system assembly preassembly test stations and quality control processes in our manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in HVAC production particularly in refrigeration circuit assembly brazing leak testing vacuum and refrigerant charging and endofline performance testing. You will play a key role in optimizing processes for efficiency quality and scalability while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
In addition to your engineering responsibilities you will also lead the implementation of technologies as the Technical Project Manager within our assembly and manufacturing operations.
What youll be doing
- Design and develop assembly and preassembly processes for refrigeration systems including:
- compressor units
- heat exchangers (evaporators condensers)
- tubing and fittings
- brazing operations (torch brazing induction brazing and furnace brazing).
- Lead the design implementation and validation of automated and manual test stations for:
- leak testing (helium nitrogen)
- vacuum and refrigerant charging
- performance and functional testing of HVAC systems.
- Define and implement quality control procedures for refrigeration system assembly ensuring zero leakage and optimal thermal performance.
- Collaborate with R&D Quality Manufacturing and Automation teams to industrialize new products and improve existing processes.
- Select and manage equipment suppliers for assembly tools test benches and refrigerationspecific machinery.
- Support root cause analysis and resolution of refrigerationrelated quality issues during line trials and mass production.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards (e.g. PED UL CE RoHS FGas Regulations).
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in refrigeration system manufacturing focused on OEE quality and cost efficiency.
What youll bring to the role
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Refrigeration Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in refrigeration system assembly and testing within the HVAC or white goods industry.
- Strong knowledge of refrigeration circuits brazing techniques and refrigerant handling procedures.
- Experience with test equipment design leak detection and charging systems.
- Solid understanding of quality control methods and regulatory standards related to refrigeration systems.
- Familiarity with process design tools 2D/3D CAD) PFMEA and control plans.
- Strong analytical problemsolving and project management skills.
- Business proficiencyin English (written and spoken).
What is in it for you
- Private medical care group life insurance
- Chance to turn a brownfield investment into a largescale smart factory
- Handson experience in a fastgrowing European company
- Development and growth in an entrepreneurialminded environment
- Dynamic supportive inclusive solutionoriented culture tackling challenges and driving meaningful solutions that make a positive impact on the world.
At Aira we champion nextgeneration energy as well as diversity and inclusion. We firmly believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and creativity enhancing our ability to serve customers and communities effectively. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds cultures and perspectives to join our team.
Our commitment is to uphold equality and inclusivity fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to a better future for our people and the planet.
Employment Type
Full Time
