Refrigeration Engineer - Co. Offaly
About The Company
This opportunity is with an established manufacturing company based in Co. Offaly, known for designing and producing advanced refrigeration and heat pump solutions. The business is steadily growing and invests in modern engineering practices and product innovation.
You will be joining a collaborative R&D environment where practical engineering, continuous improvement and teamwork are highly valued. The company promotes a culture of safety, quality and learning, giving engineers the chance to work on meaningful projects that influence future products and technologies.
The Work
As a Refrigeration Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, testing and optimisation of refrigeration and heat pump systems within the R&D department.
- Build, modify and commission refrigeration circuits and prototype units.
- Carry out brazing, pipework fabrication, pressure testing, evacuation and refrigerant charging.
- Test and evaluate refrigeration and heat pump systems to validate performance and reliability.
- Analyse and optimise components such as compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices and refrigerant charge.
- Work with natural and low-GWP refrigerants, including R290, in line with industry best practice.
- Troubleshoot refrigeration systems, perform fault finding and root-cause analysis to resolve issues.
- Review and interpret test data to identify improvement opportunities and enhance system efficiency.
- Support product testing, compliance and certification activities.
- Prepare clear technical reports and supporting documentation to communicate findings.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, production and service teams to support product development and delivery.
The Person
The ideal candidate is a practical, detail-focused engineer with strong hands-on experience in refrigeration or heat pump systems and a desire to contribute to new product development.
- Qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Mechanical Engineering, relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- F-Gas certification, or willingness to obtain recognition.
- Strong hands-on experience with refrigeration or heat pump systems, including brazing, pressure testing, evacuation and refrigerant charging.
- Good understanding of refrigeration systems and the vapour compression cycle. Previous R&D experience is advantageous but not essential.
The Benefits
Joining this company means becoming part of a supportive engineering team where your expertise in refrigeration will directly influence innovative products.
- Opportunity to work on advanced refrigeration and heat pump technologies within an R&D setting.
- Hands-on role with variety in day-to-day tasks and the chance to see concepts move into real-world applications.
- Strong focus on professional development, with support for gaining and maintaining relevant certifications such as F-Gas.
- Collaborative culture where engineering, production and service teams work closely together.
- Exposure to product compliance and certification processes, broadening your technical experience.
- Long-term career opportunities within an established and growing manufacturing business.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
The company is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and given equal opportunities to succeed. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you have the skills and motivation to thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply, even if your experience does not match every requirement listed.
