What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Design Mechanical Engineer- CO₂ position at Panasonic?
Ready to lead the charge in custom-engineered refrigeration systems? As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer on our high-impact Non-Traditional Requests (NTR) Team, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—transforming complex mechanical concepts into real-world industrial solutions. ❄️🔧
In this hands-on role, you’ll drive the full mechanical design process, developing refrigeration piping schematics, sequences of operation, component layouts, and bills of materials to support new product development, production, and field service. You won’t just design behind the scenes—you’ll be right in the action, collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams through manufacturing, system verification, and field startup.
What sets this opportunity apart? You’ll own the technical direction of industrial mechanical projects from end to end, acting as the go-to expert and leader across multiple stages of the product lifecycle. If you're passionate about precision engineering, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to shape the future of industrial refrigeration—this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design on Industrial Systems Engineering projects adhering to department goals and standards
- Design mechanical refrigeration systems for refrigeration, heat pump and chiller products having mainly CO2 as refrigerant
- Implement knowledge and skills related to refrigeration systems, heat pumps, chillers and associated components
- Work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales to in-order to develop a product design document
- Work with vendors to collect data and requirements for components
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of Hussmann products in comparison to other manufactures
- Communicate requirements and changes to all relevant departments
- Use technical understanding of refrigeration system design, electrical and electronic component functionality. Select and size mechanical components based on the project specific design requirements and company standards.
Qualifications
Formal Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
7 years of directly related refrigeration, heat pump, chiller engineering experience.
5 years of experience specific to CO2 design and development.
- Have broad design knowledge of refrigeration systems, heat pumps, chillers and associated components, including but not limited to trans-critical CO2, cascade CO2, and CO2 secondary systems.
- Have broad Hussmann product knowledge with proven experience in developing customized products. Have broad industry product and systems knowledge. Have the ability to discuss advantages and disadvantages of Hussmann products in comparison to other manufacturers.
- Have strong interpersonal, communication and interviewing skills in-order to extract design intent from customers and translate the requirements into a product design document.
- Ability to draft in the latest version of AutoCAD. The minimum requirements in drafting proficiency shall include the ability to create from scratch and edit P&IDs.
- 25% travel.
Preferred
- Flexible and able to adapt to new processes, innovative ideas, and changes. These individuals are open to learn new processes, technologies, and tools.
- Have knowledge of the application engineering tools. Support the development of new tools in- order to introduce new technologies and products. Work closely with application engineers and sustaining engineering in-order to maintain current tools with respect to new products.
Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k with Company Matching Contribution
Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Life/Disability Insurance
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Panasonic Employee Discounts
15 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
And more
About Hussmann:
For more than 100 years, Hussmann Corporation has been a leader in providing innovative products, services and refrigeration systems for grocers and convenience stores. Hussmann, a subsidiary of Panasonic, promises to continuously provide the most customer-focused solutions in the food retailing industry.
From display cases for supermarkets to entire refrigeration systems and innovative technologies including Aperion and StoreConnect, Hussmann continues to drive innovation in food retailing. Customers look to Hussmann as a strategic trusted partner to navigate the complex and ever-changing regulatory requirements with smarter, energy efficient, low-GWP refrigeration solutions—reducing their energy consumption and carbon emissions. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.
Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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