Senior Mechanical Engineer, Refrigeration

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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. 

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

What’s in it for you:
Join Thermo King as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis, MN! In this position, you will lead the refrigeration subsystem for the Thermo King Truck portfolio. In this highly visible position, you will support a diverse mixture of product development projects (new product development, quality, productivity and sustaining) and apply strong engineering principles, technical rigor, and system-level thinking to create solutions that meet demanding customer applications. Your work will ensure our products deliver on key expectations for performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost- directly influencing the next generation of sustainable transport refrigeration technologies. 

What you will do:

• Work across multiple engineering programs to provide deep hands‑on technical contributions.
• Develop DFMEAs & Design Verification Plans (DVP), execute test plans, and analyze and summarize test results.
• Generate, evaluate, and analyze design concepts for refrigeration, drive system & mechanical subsystems, collaborating closely with other engineers.
• Develop and lead project plans, prioritize engineering activities, and define clear technical requirements in collaboration with product development teams and key suppliers.
• Present technical recommendations and design materials in formal engineering design reviews and project gate reviews.
• Contribute to system and architecture design decisions by performing analyses and evaluating technical tradeoffs.
• Execute and support subsystem integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering support groups to develop technical management plans, including mitigation strategies for identified technical risks.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—Test Lab, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations, Finance, Quality, Procurement, Service—and cross‑business unit Engineering and Manufacturing partners, as well as key suppliers, to achieve project deliverables.
• Ensure engineering designs, drawings, Bills of Materials, test plans/reports, and project documentation are complete, accurate, and up to standard.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for truck applications, sustaining engineering, and manufacturing, assisting dealers, customers, plant teams, and Product Management with application‑related questions.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%, as required.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least 7 years of experience in engineering or product development.
• Experience in Refrigeration and Air conditioning is a plus.

• Solid understanding and practical application of Systems Engineering principles, including system architecture, interface management, and technical tradeoff evaluation.
• Strong Knowledge of refrigeration technologies, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Familiarity with Pro/Engineer or Creo and Windchill PLM is an advantage.
• Demonstrated capability in system‑level problem solving, root‑cause analysis, and risk identification/mitigation.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

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Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.