Business Title: Refrigeration Engineer
Location: Wausau, WI
Sub-Function Description: Responsible for innovating, designing, and modifying refrigeration systems and products, along with driving agency compliance and certifications necessary for product launch.
Organizational Impact: Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with limited impact on area. Delivers level responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures.
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Knowledge & Experience: A thorough understanding of manufacturing processes along with an appreciation of business demands is essential along with a general knowledge of NSF, UL, CSA, and ETL safety and performance requirements. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take a creative approach to generating new ideas are required. Heated and refrigerated food service equipment knowledge, and LabView testing software knowledge are desired. Strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of electrical components, refrigeration and extensive wiring experience are essential. Preferred experience in SolidWorks or an equivalent3D design system. Must be proficient in PC and Microsoft Office products and be able to work independently and efficiently. Excellent communication skills are required, and time management and prioritization are crucial.
Essential Functions | Accountabilities | Performance Measures

• Energy Efficiency/New Technologies-Energy efficiency initiatives for Piper and R&D product lines.
• Teaching/Mentoring-Assist in educating engineering staff on refrigeration design, and certification compliance for new and existing products.
• Research- Using mathematical modeling to determine whether new developments and innovations would work and be cost effective.
• Design- Turning research ideas into actual working plans to support and create marketable products.
• Obtain timely and successful certification of new or revised products through certifying agency.
• Leadership-Providing project leadership to engineering staff along with expertise and training to manufacturing and sales personnel.
• Oversee DOE Compliance of products.
• Identify cost reduction initiatives-Provide list of cost reduction projects that will improve manufacturing. Research alternative materials, suppliers and design, etc.
• Process improvement-Review current processes and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiencies, quality and reduce cost.
• Manufacturing support-Calculate & select necessary refrigeration components, document refrigeration assembly procedures, and provide wire diagrams and other assistance where needed.
• Assist and writing/updating product specifications and operating manuals.
• Reporting and Communication-Writing and presenting regular progress reports for Operations and Executive Management Staff.
• Assist in product specifications.
• Testing- Develop test methods to improve product reliability, performance, and manufacturability. Collecting and analyzing data from tests on prototypes.
• Modifications-Modify new and existing products to improve costs and performance.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications- ToPerform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Certificates | Licenses | Registrations:Educational requirements include a minimum of an Associates Engineering degree. Preferably a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of refrigeration design experience.
Travel Required: None
Work EnvironmentThe position is primarily an office-based position with regular visits to the plant floor.
Physical Demands

• Sit, talk or hear; use hands, fingers, handle, grab, or touch objects or controls.
• Usually work indoors. This site may not be temperature controlled.
• Regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion you may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vison, distance vision, color vison, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical and work environment demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.