Evaluation Engineer – Refrigeration Systems

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy HVAC and refrigeration success Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox we win as a team aiming for excellence and delivering innovative sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team members contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come stay and grow with us.

Heatcraft Refrigeration is a long-standing leader in the world of commercial refrigeration providing climate-control solutions. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the cities of Stone Mountain and Tifton Georgia produce evaporators condensers compressor racks and other top-quality refrigeration products for their six market-leading brands: Bohn Larkin Climate Control Chandler Magna Industrial and InterLink. Heatcraft products are primarily used to preserve food and other perishables in supermarkets convenience stores restaurants warehouses and distribution centers in addition to other applications such as data centers pharmaceutical and industrial process cooling.

Location: Stone Mountain-100% Onsite

The Evaluation Engineer is responsible for leading laboratory testing evaluation troubleshooting and validation activities for refrigeration systems. This position serves as the technical leader within the laboratory providing direction to laboratory technicians ensuring high-quality execution of test programs and communicating test results technical risks and project status to engineering leadership and senior management.

The successful candidate will possess a strong mechanical engineering background combined with significant hands-on refrigeration experience. This role requires the ability to bridge practical laboratory operations with engineering objectives enabling effective execution of development validation performance and investigative testing programs.

This position will serve as the primary technical resource within the laboratory and contribute to the development of laboratory capabilities test methodologies and technician competencies.

• Lead the planning execution and reporting of refrigeration and HVAC/R laboratory testing activities.
• Develop and review test plans procedures and protocols to ensure accurate and repeatable results.
• Evaluate system performance and identify opportunities for product process and testing improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical electrical controls and refrigeration system issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to laboratory technicians and junior engineers.
• Support product development validation certification reliability and competitive benchmarking programs.
• Develop technician skills through coaching training and performance feedback.
• Establish best practices for troubleshooting test execution and data collection.

• Direct daily laboratory activities and prioritize resources to meet project schedules.
• Ensure test equipment instrumentation and laboratory systems are properly maintained and calibrated.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to laboratory efficiency safety and data quality.
• Oversee installation modification and operation of test systems and laboratory infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements environmental regulations and company standards.

• Prepare clear and concise technical reports and presentations for engineering management and leadership teams.
• Communicate project status technical findings risks and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering product management quality manufacturing and service organizations.
• Present test results and technical conclusions to internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering HVAC Engineering Refrigeration Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC/R product development testing laboratory operations field engineering or related technical roles.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting refrigeration and HVAC/R systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

• 7 years of HVACR refrigeration or thermal systems experience.
• Experience leading laboratory personnel or technical teams.
• Experience working in an HVAC or refrigeration testing laboratory.
• Prior experience as an HVAC/R service technician commissioning engineer facilities engineer or field applications engineer.
• EPA Section 608 Certification.
• Experience with data acquisition systems instrumentation and controls.
• Familiarity with AHRI ASHRAE UL CSA and other applicable industry standards.

• Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles thermodynamics heat transfer and HVAC/R system operation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings piping diagrams electrical schematics and control logic.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation sensors data acquisition systems and performance testing.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting methods.
• Knowledge of refrigeration controls variable-speed systems compressors heat exchangers and system optimization techniques.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and engineering test methodologies.

• Technical leadership and decision-making.
• Project planning and execution.
• Team development and mentoring.
• Effective communication with technicians engineers and executives.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams.
• Focus on safety quality and continuous improvement.

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $97000- $127000 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Companys applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical dental and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire and subject to applicable eligibility requirements new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off 2 paid well-being days 1 paid volunteer day 10-11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Heatcraft our Core Values of Integrity Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Heatcraft is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team members contributions. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to recruit develop and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Heatcraft youll take pride in our brands knowing you are part of something special. Come stay and grow with us!

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.We may use automated tools including artificial intelligence to support parts of our hiring process such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions please contact

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