Design Engineer I

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Chennai is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop air-cooled heat exchangers. The ideal candidate should have a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and 3 to 7 years of experience in mechanical design. Proficiency in 3D drafting tools like Autocad and knowledge of relevant industrial standards such as TEMA and ASME is essential. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and optimizing designs for functionality and cost.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with TEMA, ASME Sec VIII, and API standards for exchangers.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, engineering datasheets, and material specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop air-cooled heat exchangers based on project requirements.
• Develop and review detailed 3D models and 2D engineering drawings.
• Select components based on thermal and mechanical considerations.
• Prepare and maintain design documents including datasheets and drawings.

Skills

3D drafting skills in Autocad

3D drafting skills in Autodesk Inventor

3D drafting skills in Ansys

Understanding of ACHE/ACHX components

Excellent communication skills

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HTRI

PV Elite

Compress

Job description

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CHART INDUSTRIES, INC. (Chart) (NYSE: GTLS) is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment and services related to cryogenic gas processing and rotating equipment. In the cryogenic sector, the Chart brand is synonymous with the liquefaction, distribution, and storage of liquid gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, LNG, biogas, hydrogen, helium, and carbon dioxide. The acquisition of Howden expanded our portfolio to include air and gas handling products such as compressors, cooling fans, steam turbines, and more, expanding our offering of products and solutions across traditional markets and providing access to new ones such as nuclear, energy recovery, tunnel ventilation, mine safety, and electrification.

Chart products are widely used across industry, leisure, science, medicine, food and beverage, water treatment, and clean energy. The ability to combine multiple products to create complete end-to-end solutions is what makes Chart unique and has established the company as a pioneer in developing applications such as LNG to power, hydrogen, carbon capture, and cooling systems for high-energy users such as data centers, green steel, and many more.

What Will You Do?

• Design and develop air-cooled heat exchangers based on project requirements, client specifications, and industry standards.
• Develop and review detailed 3D models and 2D engineering drawings with correct GD&T.
• Select finned tubes, headers, tube layouts, fan configurations, and structural components based on thermal and mechanical considerations.
• Execute mechanical design calculations for components (tube thickness, header design, vibration analysis, thermal stresses).
• Review and interpret process data sheets, PFDs/P&IDs, and client design parameters.
• Coordinate with process engineers on thermal requirements, air-side heat transfer, and optimization of exchanger configuration.
• Support thermal design tools (HTRI or equivalent) during process–mechanical integration.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards such as TEMA, ASME, API, and project-specific specifications.
• Prepare and maintain design documents: datasheets, GA drawings, fabrication drawings, specifications, test plans, and inspection checklists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—process, structural, electrical, instrumentation, QA/QC, and project management—to ensure smooth execution.
• Extracting bill of materials from drawing and uploading into the ERP system.
• Generating specification documents for bought out items.
• Support manufacturing team to troubleshoot non-conformities, in the eventuality of such occurrences.
• Ensure that designs comply with relevant industrial standards such as API, ASME.
• Optimization of design to reduce the cost.
• Active participation in continuous improvement and new product development.
• Knowledge of supplier base will add advantage.

Your Experience Should Be...

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• 3D drafting skills in Autocad, Autodesk Inventor & Ansys.
• Understanding of ACHE/ACHX components: finned tubes, tube bundles, headers, fans, louvers, and structures.
• Knowledge of thermal and mechanical design software (HTRI, PV Elite/Compress).
• Familiarity with TEMA, ASME Sec VIII, API standards for exchangers
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, engineering datasheets, and material specifications
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan, direct and control at an operational level.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent team player
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative.

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.