HVAC Thermal Systems Engineer_Manager

Olectra Greentech Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Olectra Greentech Limited seeks a seasoned HVAC Thermal Systems Engineer- Manager to lead the design, development, simulation, validation and optimization of advanced HVAC and thermal management systems for automotive and electric vehicle applications. You will drive efficiency, battery performance and reliability, with a focus on heat pump tech and refrigerant circuits.

The role requires strong CAD/PLM experience, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers to deliver

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in HVAC/thermal systems for automotive or EV applications.
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering required.
• Strong exposure to vehicle climate control, heat pump tech and refrigerant circuits.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, simulation and validation of HVAC and thermal management systems for EVs.
• Prepare CAD layouts, 2D/3D drawings and BOMs; baselining in Teamcenter.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, and DVP with suppliers; coordinate testing and validation.

Skills

HVAC systems

CAD design

Heat load calculations

DFMEA

DVP

Vendor interaction

Team leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

HVAC Thermal Systems Engineer- Manager

Job Title

Thermal Systems ( e-Bus & Trucks) HVAC Manager

Department

Thermal Systems

Location

Sitarampur-Hyderabad

Experience

8-10 Years

Qualification

B.E. / B.Tech— Mechanical / Automotive Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time / Permanent

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Thermal Systems Engineering - Manager to lead the design, development, simulation, validation, and optimization of advanced HVAC and thermal management systems for automotive and electric vehicle applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in vehicle climate control systems, heat pump technologies, refrigerant circuits, and thermal management, combined with team leadership and project management capabilities.

This role will drive the development of efficient thermal systems that enhance passenger comfort, vehicle efficiency, battery performance, and overall system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Concept CAD layouts for HVAC system (EV).
• Check static fitment, interface & clearance on CAD.
• Preparation of 2D drawings & 3D CAD.
• Baselining the design in Teamcenter.
• Preparation of concept BOM, final BOM and release.
• Creating System layouts & design release.
• Solving interface concerns by collaboration with interface teams.
• Able to prepare SOR, SOW, CIR.
• Specify and finalize Component level, System level & Vehicle level DVP.
• Carryout technical discussion with Supplier.
• Able to compare cost & weight.
• Can perform Heat load calculations.
• Able to conduct Design reviews and can prepare DFMEA, DVP.
• Able to compile Lessons learnt.
• Co-ordinate with Validation for testing.
• Execute Quality improvement activities.
• Execute vehicle / system level testing activities.

Key Competencies/Skills

System level & CAD

• Hands-on experience on Catia V5 & V6.
• Hands-on experience on automotive HVAC system component design.
• Good Knowledge of GD & T, tooling, gauges, plastic molding, cleanliness, etc.
• Exposure to Teamcenter / similar PLM software’s.
• Expertise of automotive air conditioning system & powertrain cooling system.
• Expertise on heat load calculations, component selection of HVAC system.
• Should be able to analyze the HVAC system and component test results & discuss independently with Suppliers
• Able to conduct technical reviews with suppliers for freezing technical specifications and concern resolution.