Refrigeration Systems Research Engineer

2 weeks ago


Louisville, Kentucky, United States Midea America Corp Full time

About Midea America Corp

Midea America Corp. stands as a leading global brand in home appliances, providing an extensive array of products designed to meet the diverse needs of everyday life, whether at home, in the workplace, or beyond. With a commitment to excellence, customer-centricity, and innovation, we are a global enterprise with a workforce exceeding 150,000 across more than 195 countries. As a publicly traded entity, we are proud to be ranked #245 on the Fortune Global 500 list, offering one of the most comprehensive selections in the home appliance sector. Midea America, a subsidiary of Midea, employs over 200 individuals in the United States and is actively expanding its footprint in North America.

Position Overview

In alignment with our mission to develop cutting-edge and high-quality refrigeration solutions for the North American market, we are in search of a dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic engineer to spearhead engineering initiatives. The primary objective is to execute projects that yield unique, innovative, and appealing features for Midea-branded refrigeration products. This is a full-time role that may involve international travel, including at least one annual trip to China.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage in innovation ideation activities to transform concepts into actionable designs.
  • Advance technology to broaden the intellectual property portfolio related to refrigeration products.
  • Investigate emerging technologies to inspire the development of new features and enhancements for refrigeration solutions.
  • Collaborate with a global engineering team to refine concepts and integrate them into the future product roadmap.
  • Employ a hands-on approach to concept development through prototyping and laboratory testing to validate feasibility.
  • Conduct analysis and identify root causes of quality issues pertaining to thermal performance in refrigeration units.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5-10 years of experience in the development of refrigeration products.
  • Proficient in 3D solid modeling software.
  • Strong understanding of engineering product development methodologies.
  • Experience in identifying and developing new and emerging technologies.
  • Familiarity with innovation processes and ideation techniques.
  • Experience in collaborative engineering environments and open innovation.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and rapid prototyping techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
  • Self-motivated and disciplined in task completion.
  • A strong desire for continuous learning and self-improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with structural and thermal simulation.
  • Knowledge of patents and technology trends in the refrigeration sector.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes for plastic and metal components.
  • Ability to leverage consumer insights to inform product development.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks for 3D modeling.
  • Understanding of intellectual property rights and protection.

Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Benefits Offered

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan


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