What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer position at CCR Commercial Refrigeration?
About CCR
CCR Commercial Refrigeration is a global leader in sustainable refrigeration solutions for food retail and industrial applications. We design and manufacture high-efficiency refrigeration systems, display cabinets, mechanical systems, and turnkey solutions that help customers improve product merchandising while reducing energy consumption and operating costs. We combine engineering excellence, disciplined execution, and customer focus to deliver complex programs that support our growth strategy across regions and markets.
Position Summary
We are seeking a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate to join our Applications Engineering team supporting refrigeration solutions. This role is focused on technical product application, system selection support, and customer-facing engineering assistance across North American and Latin American markets and provides the opportunity to develop expertise in commercial refrigeration systems, CO₂ (R744) technology, and customer-facing engineering while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.
The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly curious, and comfortable working directly with customers, sales teams, and factory engineering groups. This position follows a hybrid work schedule and is based in Charlotte, NC.
CCR Commercial Refrigeration is a global leader in sustainable refrigeration solutions for food retail and industrial applications. We design and manufacture high-efficiency refrigeration systems, display cabinets, mechanical systems, and turnkey solutions that help customers improve product merchandising while reducing energy consumption and operating costs. We combine engineering excellence, disciplined execution, and customer focus to deliver complex programs that support our growth strategy across regions and markets.
Position Summary
We are seeking a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate to join our Applications Engineering team supporting refrigeration solutions. This role is focused on technical product application, system selection support, and customer-facing engineering assistance across North American and Latin American markets and provides the opportunity to develop expertise in commercial refrigeration systems, CO₂ (R744) technology, and customer-facing engineering while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.
The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly curious, and comfortable working directly with customers, sales teams, and factory engineering groups. This position follows a hybrid work schedule and is based in Charlotte, NC.
- Support application engineering for CO₂ (R744) refrigeration systems, condensing units, and rack systems
- Assist in system selection, sizing, and configuration based on customer requirements and project specifications
- Review and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical/mechanical schematics
- Provide technical support with guidance from senior engineers to sales and field teams, including troubleshooting and application guidance
- Collaborate with factory engineering teams to ensure correct product application and system performance
- Help prepare technical submittals, quotes, and system documentation for customers
- Participate in testing, validation, and performance analysis of refrigeration systems
- Support commissioning and field issue resolution as needed (remote and occasional site support)
- Communicate directly with customers and partners
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment
- Ability to travel up to approximately 15% for customer visits, factory training, and commissioning support.
- Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) is preferred; training and development will be provided for the right candidate.
- Fluent in written and spoken Spanish (preferred)