Development Engineer in Refrigeration Engineering with Leadership Potential
cross-ING AG
Kallnach
Key information
- Publication date:19 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Kallnach
Job summary
cross-ING is an independent Swiss engineering firm. Join us for innovative product development.
Tasks
- Design and cost calculations for large heat pump installations.
- Develop and modularize refrigerating machines with new refrigerants.
- Coordinate with sales, purchasing, and maintenance departments.
Skills
- Relevant higher education in refrigeration or HVAC engineering.
- Strong leadership potential and team management experience.
- Fluency in French and German; English is a plus.
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cross-ING is an independent Swiss engineering company, certified ISO 9001/13485. It offers its clients a wide range of skills in product development. With many years of experience and a global network of interdisciplinary experts, cross-ING supports its clients in creating innovative and high value-added solutions. The company cross-ING Group AG also handles administrative tasks in marketing, sales, and human resources.
For our client based in Kallnach, we are looking, as soon as possible, for a development engineer in refrigeration engineering with leadership potential.
Your profile:
Technical design and cost calculation for large-scale individual heat pump installations.
Technological development and modularization of standardized or custom refrigeration machines, including the integration of new refrigerants in accordance with the Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks Related to Chemical Products.
Coordination with the commercial, purchasing, assembly, and maintenance departments within a decentralized network covering the three linguistic regions of Switzerland.
Preparation of manufacturing orders in collaboration with the development team and production management; project management and coordination with suppliers.
Development of test procedures for quality assurance.
Management of PED (DGRL) certification in accordance with the current directive on pressure equipment for individual refrigeration machines.
Technical design regarding safety and drafting of documentation in compliance with applicable requirements at the installation site.
Technical support for existing refrigeration installations, aimed at maintenance technicians and clients.
Deputy personnel management and optimization of work processes.
Your mindset and background:
Relevant higher education (MSc / HF) in refrigeration engineering, thermal machines, or HVAC.
Experience in assessing the conformity of components and installations according to the pressure equipment directive: an advantage.
Solution and service orientation towards colleagues and clients.
Experience in management or strong leadership potential (team < 10 people).
Structured working method, with rigorous documentation and traceability of decisions and data.
Ability to prioritize effectively and communicate clearly to ensure optimal coordination.
Positive and pragmatic attitude towards new processes, technologies, and tools supporting the company’s organic growth.
Fluency in French and German; English is a plus.
We offer you:
A friendly and collegial team.
Possibility of teleworking after a successful integration and networking period.
Financial support for continuing education and a development program for executives.
2 to 3 days off offered during the year-end holidays.
Digital recording of working hours.
Free parking.