Design Engineer

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Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Junction City, OR

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

The Chiller Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of industrial and commercial chiller systems, including air cooled, water cooled, and process cooling configurations. This role focuses on thermodynamic modeling, component selection, system integration, testing, and documentation to deliver high performance, reliable, and cost effective products.

Responsibilities

Lead design of chiller systems (compressors, condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, pumps, fans, refrigerant circuits, controls).
Develop and validate thermodynamic models to predict capacity, efficiency, and operating range.
Size/select components (compressors, valves, coils, expansion devices) and maintain P&IDs, schematics, CAD, and BOMs.
Plan and execute lab performance and reliability testing for prototypes and new products.
Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions; support field testing and FAT/SAT.
Ensure compliance with standards (AHRI, ASHRAE, UL/ETL, CE, ISO) and refrigerant safety requirements (ASHRAE 15/34, A2L/A1).
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing (DFM, cost), supply chain (supplier qualification), and support sales/service teams.
Maintain engineering documentation (calculations, test reports, control narratives, risk assessments, ECR/ECO).

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in chiller design, refrigeration systems, HVAC, or thermal system engineering.
1+ years of experience with thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and vapor compression cycles.
1+ years of experience with CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar).

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong mechanical and thermal system design capability.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and complex system schematics.
Cross functional communication and collaboration skills.
Strong documentation and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferences:

Experience with engineering tools such as EES, MATLAB, or similar modeling tools.
Knowledge of industry codes and standards: AHRI, ASHRAE, UL/ETL, ISO.
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Sciences.
Experience with low GWP refrigerants (A2L).
Familiarity with controls systems and BMS integration (BACnet/Modbus).
Experience in manufacturing or industrial equipment design.
Professional Engineering (PE) license or EIT certification.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:

Onsite

The pay range for this role is $70,000-$90,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.
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