Process Cooling Application Engineer

An established engineering business specialising in industrial cooling and temperature-control solutions is looking to recruit a Process Cooling Application Engineer to join its Project Management team. This is a technical application and solution-design role, providing pre-order engineering support to the Sales team and ensuring customer requirements are translated into accurate, practical and commercially viable cooling solutions.

• Provide technical and engineering support to the Sales team on industrial process cooling applications.
• Review sales handovers to ensure customer requirements, technical specifications, operating conditions and project scope are clearly defined.
• Identify missing information, technical risks and potential issues before projects progress.
• Gather and assess application requirements, including cooling duties, temperatures, flow rates, process conditions, site constraints and utilities.
• Carry out engineering calculations and use manufacturer selection software to assess cooling capacity, equipment performance and system suitability.
• Recommend appropriate cooling equipment, system configurations and associated components.
• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to validate equipment selections, obtain technical information and assess alternative solutions.
• Work directly with customers and internal teams to clarify technical requirements and explain proposed solutions.
• Prepare technical specifications, equipment schedules, calculation records and project handover documentation.
• Support Purchasing with technical reviews of supplier quotations, specifications and bills of materials.
• Ensure approved technical solutions are accurately transferred into project delivery and installation planning.
• Attend customer and supplier meetings, with occasional site visits where required.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and work in accordance with relevant engineering, quality and health and safety standards.

• Previous experience within industrial process cooling, refrigeration, chilled-water systems, temperature control or a related engineering environment.
• A good understanding of industrial cooling applications and associated engineering principles.
• The ability to interpret customer requirements and assess equipment suitability and system performance.
• Experience using manufacturer product-selection software, sizing calculators and technical data sheets.
• The ability to produce technical specifications and identify gaps or inconsistencies in engineering information.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
• A commercially aware approach, balancing technical performance, cost and practical project delivery.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical enquiries and project requirements.

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday working week, with an early finish at 2:30pm every Friday.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave entitlement for every two years of service, up to a maximum of five extra days.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Income protection cover after 12 months' service.
• Death-in-service benefit: 2x salary from day one, increasing to 4x salary after five years.
• Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, including 24/7 online GP services and mental health support.
• Free eye tests every two years.
• Access to independent, confidential financial advice.
• Discounted health testing through a recognised health screening provider.

- Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Friday finish at 2:30pm). - Career Development: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cooling or refrigeration engineer looking to move further into application engineering, or an established Application Engineer seeking a long-term position within a specialist engineering environment. - The business offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise, take ownership of increasingly complex applications and build a long-term career within an advanced engineering sector. - Remember: You should never send money to a prospective employer or disclose any financial information. Should you encounter any job listings requesting payments or financial details, please reach out to us immediately. For further guidance, visit jobsaware.co.uk.