Refrigeration Specialist

At Maersk Container Industry (MCI), we are looking for a skilled and passionate Refrigeration Specialist to join our innovative engineering team.

In this role, you will combine deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving to design and optimize reliable, cost-effective refrigeration solutions. Your work will contribute directly to the development of industry-leading reefer technology that supports global trade.

If you are a technically strong problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

MCI is headquartered in Tinglev in Southern Denmark, conveniently located near Sønderborg, Kolding, and Flensburg. While we have strong local roots, we operate on a truly global stage.
 

At MCI, you will experience:

• An informal and supportive work environment

• A workplace focused on innovation, sustainability, and quality

• The opportunity to work with some of the most energy-efficient reefer technologies in the industry

• A high degree of independence and flexibility in your daily work

• Collaboration with international colleagues from diverse backgrounds

• A competitive employee benefits package

We also believe that a great workplace includes enjoying what we do and having fun working together.
 

Your responsibilities

As our Refrigeration Specialist, you will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of advanced refrigeration systems.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading engineering projects (approximately 90% technical work and 10% project management)

• Calculating and dimensioning refrigeration components and systems to ensure optimal performance

• Contributing to and strengthening the team’s expertise in refrigeration technologies

• Managing projects according to the Industrial Stage-Gate Model and presenting progress to steering committees

• Setting up laboratory tests, analyzing results, and ensuring system reliability and performance

What we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you combine strong technical capabilities with practical experience and a proactive mindset.

Professional qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related technical field

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience

• A proven track record of delivering technical projects

• Solid understanding of thermo-physics, preferably with experience in refrigeration systems

• Experience with component development, including DFMEA, test planning, and validation

• Experience with stakeholder management

• Familiarity with system control (Python programming is considered an advantage)

• Experience working with Stage-Gate project models

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving

• Works well both independently and as part of a team

• Thrives in a fast-paced and informal environment

• Has a solution-oriented and results-driven mindset

• Can balance being a technical specialist and pragmatic project leader

Location

This position is based at MCI’s headquarters in Tinglev, Denmark.

Interested?

If you have any questions about the position, please contact our HR department at: 📧 [email protected]

We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Maersk Container Industry is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing different perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We are committed to accommodating your needs during the application and hiring process. If you require special assistance or accommodations to use our website, apply for a position, or perform a job, please contact us.

Visit our website to learn more: www.mcicontainers.com