Applications Engineer - Refrigeration Job at API Heat Transfer, Buffalo, NY

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  • API Heat Transfer
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, improve processes and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our  Applications Engineer - Refrigeration opportunity!

What We Offer You:

  • Opportunity to learn from and contribute to a premier, global engineering team!
  • Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry.
  • Ability to impact customers across multiple industries.
  • Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities!
  • Opportunity to travel 30% to client sites and trade shows.
  • Salary: Minimum $80,000 per year - Maximum $95,000 per year

What You Will Do:

The  Applications Engineer supports our growing sales and design efforts by analyzing client application scenarios, providing efficient and compliant thermal solutions, and collaborating with sales teams to translate technical advantages into commercial value. This position requires an independent thinker with strong time management skills and excellent communication skills. The Applications Engineer - Refrigeration should be proficient in refrigerant technology and heat exchanger design to support customized client needs and drive sales growth.

  • Partner with sales teams to participate in client requirement workshops, interpreting technical specifications and performance criteria.
  • Design tailored solutions based on refrigerant properties (e.g., R-410A, CO₂, ammonia, low-GWP alternatives) and heat exchanger types (plate, shell-and-tube, etc.).
  • Lead technical presentations, address client inquiries, and validate feasibility through thermodynamic calculations and cost-benefit analyses.
  • Utilize CAD/CFD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS) to optimize heat exchange performance, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other industry standards.
  • Evaluate refrigerant substitution compliance (e.g., EPA regulations, SNAP program) to mitigate environmental and legal risks.
  • Coordinate with R&D and production teams to translate designs into manufacturable products and resolve technical bottlenecks.
  • Assist in drafting technical documentation (whitepapers, case studies) to highlight success stories for marketing campaigns.
  • Monitor refrigerant policy updates (e.g., EPA revisions, California environmental regulations) and industry trends (e.g., hydrofluoroolefin applications) to inform product iteration.
  • Analyze competitor solutions, identify technical differentiators, and empower sales strategy development. 

What You Bring:

  • Proficiency in engineering software (AutoCAD, ANSYS) and data analysis tools (Excel, Python).
  • Strong client communication skills to translate technical concepts into business language.
  • Familiarity with industrial refrigeration systems (e.g., cold food chain, data center cooling) or emerging sectors (e.g., heat pumps, thermal management for energy storage).
  • EPA 608 or 609 certification (preferred).
  • Professional Engineering license (preferred)
  • Project management experience (PMP certification preferred).
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% (client sites, industry conferences)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or Chemical Engineering; master’s degree preferred.
  • 3+ years in heat exchanger/HVAC industries with expertise in refrigerant applications (types, performance, regulations).

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