Lead Engineer- Cooling

Whirlpool India Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool India Limited in Pune is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead subsystem cooling projects for refrigeration platforms. You will design and develop sealed system components, collaborate with regional and global teams across Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and troubleshoot design and field issues to optimize heat transfer and performance.

The role demands 10–13 years of refrigeration cooling experience, strong communication, and expertise in DFMEA/PFMEA and NVH

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Mechanical/Thermal engineering with 10–13 years of refrigeration cooling experience.
• Strong communication and strategic planning skills, with experience leading mega projects.
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA and NVH considerations in cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead subsystem level cooling projects and drive design reviews.
• Design and develop sealed system components for refrigeration platforms.
• Collaborate with regional/global teams across Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Identify and address software/hardware interface requirements and test jigs.
• Troubleshoot design and field issues, optimizing heat load and performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Education

Graduate/Post graduate in Mechanical/Thermal engineering

Tools

Six Sigma trained/certified

Heat transfer modelling

Job description

About Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in

Requisition ID: 73491

About Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in

The team you will be a part of

The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

This Role In Summary

Key Stakeholders

• Laboratory & Simulation Teams
• Platform System Architects & System Integrators
• Local/Global cross functional teams (Quality, GSS, Manufacturing, Supply chain etc)

Purpose

• Design & Development of Cooling subsystem for Refrigeration Platforms.
• Collaboration with various functions to design & execute the cooling projects.
• Collaboration with Electronic teams to ensure Software parameters of refrigerators meets products requirements (Compressor, Fan, Dampers etc)
• Lead cooling technical forums to drive critical analysis of designs

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead & own Subsystem level projects in Cooling domain.
• Having good knowledge on heat load, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics & performance testing.
• Must understand the product, its functionality & product development process thoroughly
• Design & development of sealed system components, Knowledge on DFMEA, PFMEA and Root cause analysis required.
• Work closely with regional and global stakeholders in design reviews and technical forums.
• Shall have skill in selecting critical components like Compressor, Condenser, Fan Motor to achieve required cooling performance.
• Strong knowledge on India Energy regulations,standards and requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot both at design level and at field in the event of any failures in the product
• Able to identify clearly all the SW Parameter and Variables in flash map of refrigerators
• Early Identification of SW Parameter and Variables needed for the Test and get it from SW Developers and System Architect
• Able to identify/simulate changes in software parameters on product level/test jig
• Work with SES team to provide inputs on software/hardware changes to meet product specifications
• Knowledge on NVH attribute - understand the noise sources and find the solutions to meet system level requirements

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate/Post graduate in Mechanical/Thermal engineering.

EXPERIENCE/PREFERRED:

10-13 yrs relevant experience in Refrigeration cooling system

Technical Skills

• Strong communication skills, leading the mega projects
• Experienced in strategic planning and deployment
• Systematic problem solving approach (Preferred six sigma trained/certified)
• Airflow optimization , sealed system design & development skills
• Experience to deal with NVH solutions

Preferred Skills And Experiences

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES :

• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Team player
• Good energy level with positive attitude

What We Offer

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At Whirlpool India, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool India is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.