Mechanical Refrigeration Application Engineer

At Frick® by Johnson Controls, we’ve been delivering innovative industrial refrigeration solutions to the food and beverage industry for decades. Our technologies power critical processes worldwide, helping customers achieve higher efficiency, lower operating costs, and consistent performance.

As a Mechanical Applications Engineer, you will integrate engineering expertise with customer collaboration, supporting sales, designing solutions, and driving projects from start to finish.

• Develop refrigeration system designs and equipment selections meeting customer specifications.
• Apply product knowledge to create customized solutions for diverse manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure designs meet performance requirements, including psychrometric conditions where applicable.

• Collaborate with Field Sales teams to provide technical expertise and solution guidance.
• Prepare accurate project quotations, including cost and selling price calculations.
• Support pricing for standard and custom equipment offerings.

• Generate and manage equipment orders from initiation through completion.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed documentation for manufacturing and execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.

• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing, drafting, and sales teams.
• Work with internal stakeholders to align pricing, design, and project requirements.

• Support global customers with technical and application expertise.

This role involves taking ownership of outcomes with accountability, safety

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering (ABET-accredited), or equivalent experience (3+ years).
• Associates or Technical degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering (5 + years).
• Refrigerant experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and business systems.

• Experience with refrigeration systems, HVAC, or industrial equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

y, and integrity to deliver exceptional customer solutions. By staying close to the work and removing obstacles, you ensure that customer needs are met efficiently. You will continuously improve processes and solutions through innovation, candor, and problem-solving. Collaborating with diverse teams to achieve shared goals strengthens our capacity for success.