R&D Engineer, chillers

Job Title: R&D Engineer / Chillers

Location: Ronchi dei Legionari (GO)
Company: Munters Corporation – DCT / Geoclima

Travel: Yes

About Us:

Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of energy consumption in many of our customers’ operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters’ business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where interns are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.

Primary Job Summary:

The R&D Engineer leads the development and design of standard and special chillers with a focus on sustainability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The R&D Engineer configures and manages chiller models with performance checks in coordination with the testing department.

The role involves:

• direct responsibility for selecting appropriate components, such as compressors, heat exchangers and fans, to meet design specifications and performance requirements.
• staying up to date with industry trends, technologies and regulations to ensure that designs are cutting-edge and compliant.
• working closely with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide solutions that exceed their expectations.

Communication & Coordination

The R&D Engineer communicates regularly with other departments regarding technical clarifications, design modifications, and feedback from production.

This role provides technical support to the sales and testing departments, proactively reports recurring issues and contributes to identifying engineering improvements and design optimizations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Thermodynamics: Mastery of the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, particularly with regard to reverse cycles (refrigeration cycle).
• Plant engineering: analysis and reading of hydraulic and refrigeration circuit diagrams; the ability to read electrical diagrams, even if not in depth, is a plus.
• Reading and interpreting technical specifications: Ability to analyze and interpret technical documents, specifications and functional specifications.
• Work management: A methodical, precise and organized approach to carrying out activities is required.
• Problem solving: Ability to identify and solve technical problems effectively and proactively.
• Industry regulations: Knowledge of national and European regulations in the sector (Machinery Directive, EN2014-68 EU , EN3781,2,3,4), preferably also ASMEVIII and UL for foreign markets.
• Teamwork: Willingness to collaborate with other departments to ensure project consistency.
• Experience: Preferably experience in the design and engineering of HVAC systems

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Professional development opportunities
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Munters are equal opportunity employers and are committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested to join?

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible

To help us place the right people in the right role, we believe in we follow a competence-based, structured interview process where your skills, knowledge and attributes relevant to Munters will be assessed.

At Munters, you get the chance to influence and solve meaningful problems for society . We lead with an obsession for climate, with people in the core and sustainability as part of the DNA.