EPTA GROUP

Engineer

• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics to design and develop advanced refrigerated display cases.
• Perform thermal analysis and testing to support product development phases, including prototypes, performance optimization, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Field Service) to ensure product performance and manufacturability.
• Support design reviews and provide technical input to guide improvements in refrigeration system efficiency and reliability.
• Design and size evaporator coils, piping, and flow control components for new product development.
• Develop and execute test plans for compliance with DOE, FDA, NSF, and customer-specific standards.
• Evaluate and validate components through qualification testing to ensure robust performance.
• Use CFD and heat transfer simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, Siemens Simcenter) and CAD modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and SOPs to support knowledge transfer and product lifecycle management.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes, adapting design practices to ensure compliance in new product launches.

Thermal Engineer III – Product Development

• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics to develop industry-leading refrigerated display cases.
• Perform thermal testing to support product development phases, including prototypes, performance optimization, and regulatory submissions.
• Support product evolution by enhancing performance, reducing material costs, and qualifying alternative components.
• Communicate thermal analysis results to guide product design and improvements.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies; propose innovations to refrigeration and air management components.
• Design and size evaporator coils, piping, and flow control components.
• Develop and execute test plans to qualify products against FDA, NSF, DOE, in-house, and customer requirements.
• Carry out qualification tests for refrigeration components and validate system performance.
• Anticipate regulatory changes and adapt test methods and design practices accordingly.
• Utilize CFD and heat transfer simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, CFX, Siemens Simcenter) and CAD modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Author protocols, SOPs, and technical documentation to support R&D Lab operations.
• Partner with design teams to surface defects early and propose corrective actions.
• Contribute to Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, and Design to Cost initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, teamwork, and respect within the R&D Lab.

Thermal Engineer III – Product Development

Thermal Engineer III, R&D