Thermal Engineer III, R&D Labs bei GERMANY

This Thermal Engineer position is with Kysor-Warren Epta, part of the global Epta Group, located in Columbus, Georgia. As a key member of the Case Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in driving thermal innovation, ensuring compliance, and shaping the future of sustainable refrigeration solutions. Join us and help build next-generation technologies that redefine performance and efficiency. 

• 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.

You thrive on solving complex thermal challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable, compliant, and efficient refrigeration solutions. Additionally, you have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of experience (or Master’s degree with 3+ years).
• 2+ years of experience in thermal-flow analysis preferred.
• Experience with CFD & HT tools (ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, Siemens Simcenter) preferred.
• Experience with data acquisition systems (LabView preferred).
• Experience with coding in Excel VBA, C++, or Python preferred.
• Experience with CAD modeling tools (SolidWorks preferred).

Don’t let a few unmet requirements hold you back! If you’re excited about the role and believe you have the potential to excel, click “Apply” anyway. We value fresh ideas and energy and can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team.

At Epta, we value our employees as our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a thoughtful range of benefits designed to support and inspire our team at every step:

• Join us in a permanent role where you’ll experience new technologies and a modern workplace culture.
• Develop professionally through a variety of training opportunities with the Epta Academy and external partners.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and the possibility of remote work with full technical support.
• Balance your personal and professional life with flexible working hours.
• Participate in volunteering and community outreach initiatives to make a positive impact on the world.

The Epta Group is a global leader in innovative commercial refrigeration solutions. From keeping fresh food in supermarkets to optimizing refrigeration systems for restaurants and cafés, our impact is far-reaching and significant. Our global network spans manufacturing facilities, service organizations, and sales entities—all working together to deliver sustainable solutions.

With over 8,000 employees, we prioritize career growth and professional development in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Guided by our commitment to excellence, we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds to join our journey.

At Epta, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, disability, or social origin. Your unique perspective keeps us ahead in innovation and progress.

Step into something exciting—apply now and become part of Epta’s global success story!