Product Development Engineer

Description

Job Summary: FRICON is expanding its Technical Department team by hiring a Product Development Engineer to design, develop, and market refrigeration equipment. Key Highlights: 1. Join an internationally renowned group with global prestige 2. Develop and oversee innovation, technology, and sustainability projects 3. Actively contribute to continuous product improvement **Who We Are** FRICON is an industrial company part of an internationally renowned group with global prestige, dedicated to the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of refrigeration, conservation, and freezing equipment — all reflecting a clear commitment to innovation, technology \& sustainability. Our sustained growth strategy over recent years has positioned us today as a relevant, consolidated, and expanded market player. We are now seeking to strengthen our Technical Department team with a Product Development Engineer. **The Profile We Seek:** * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields; * Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in an industrial environment; * Knowledge of technical drawing analysis; * Language skills (English mandatory; Spanish preferred); * Proficiency in MS Office tools; * General knowledge of 3D design software (Inventor or similar); * Knowledge of refrigeration systems / heat transfer / thermodynamics; * Ability to interpret and conduct tests **Main Responsibilities of the Selected Candidate:** * Develop and oversee ongoing projects; * Prepare all types of technical documentation and test reports (electrical, energy, functional, and product suitability tests); * Support the product certification process (CE marking, product homologation/certification); * Assist in establishing product structures and coding; * Support the preparation of product technical drawings; * Oversee the preparation of product technical dossiers; * Monitor production and prototype development; * Support the Commercial and Quality Departments in the technical handling of customer complaints; * Provide technical assistance to Production and After\-Sales; * Plan and track projects according to established schedules; * Collaborate with departments supporting project development; * Actively contribute to and participate in continuous product improvement, cost reduction, and increased company productivity. If you reside in the municipalities of Vila do Conde or Póvoa de Varzim and wish to align your competencies with a group that values them, please send your CV, accompanied by a photo, to recrutamento@fricon.pt referencing the position you are applying for, or apply via our website https://fricon.pt/opportunities/ Employment Type: Full\-Time