Mechanical Engineer

Who Are We?

Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!

Our company is structured across 2 divisions – the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.

What Are We Like?

At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: “Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration.” For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!

What Can We Offer You?

• Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)
• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Dress Code
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Steel Toe Reimbursement
• Employee Engagement Programs
• One-time Home Computer Reimbursement
• And more!

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop complex mechanical plans for production of refrigeration systems for commercial and industrial markets requiring application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Mechanical engineers will develop refrigeration schematics, size, and select components which make up a complete refrigeration system, compile bill of materials, design the layout of equipment, perform essential calculations to determine required performance, review and interpret customer plans and specifications, and interface with sales, service, production, and outside customers. Engineers must be able to provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing by displaying a hands-on approach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform the design of refrigeration systems for commercial and industrial environments including chilled water, halocarbon-based systems, Co2, and industrial ammonia refrigeration facilities
• Ability to select, schedule, size and specify system components to include air distribution, air handling, refrigeration, piping, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, and accessories
• Perform heat load calculations to determine facility refrigeration requirements and heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis associated with sizing and selection of refrigeration equipment, piping, and control valves
• Review refrigeration components during the manufacturing process and recommend design modifications as necessary
• Design products and systems to meet requirements of quality, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency, customer requirements, company standards and other predetermined competitive factors
• Work to meet design schedules and complete tasks on budgets
• Interface and communicate with external and internal customers including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and sales/marketing personnel
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 1+ years of related design and troubleshooting experience
• Project management experience is preferred
• Possess the skills to prioritize assignments and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities based on program needs
• Able to communicate technical solutions and concepts
• Demonstrated skills in continuous learning, flexibility, customer focus, quality commitment and creating relationships are required
• Extensive familiarity and experience required for all Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Outlook, Excel and Word are required
• Some travel may be required (typically less than 10%)

REQUIREMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

• Technical skills: provides accurate, neat, and thorough work; pursues training and professional development; and strives to continuously build knowledge & skills and share expertise with others
• Continuous Improvement: Generates and uses creative ideas to improve processes and services; adapts to change, works in an organized manner, uses time efficiently; and displays a positive outlook
• Dependability/Initiative: Assumes ownership of actions; follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; volunteers readily and offers to help and assist when work is complete; and commits to additional hours when necessary
• Attendance: Punctual; observes appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record
• Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals, objectives, & values; adheres to all company policies & procedures; observes safety & security procedures