Research And Development Engineer

Dover India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover India is seeking a highly qualified Thermal Engineer with a PhD to design and develop advanced refrigeration products for retail and industrial applications in Bengaluru. You will perform thermodynamic and economic analyses of CO2 systems, collaborate with vendors, and support the NPD lifecycle from concept through launch.

The role requires strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, plus experience with data acquisition (LabVIEW) and PLC programming.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge in math, physics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Physics-based modeling and analysis of thermal systems.
• Experience with design, construction, and operation of experimental facilities or test stations.
• Experience with data analysis and presentation.
• Experience with design, application and programming of data acquisition systems (National Instruments LabVIEW preferred).
• Working knowledge of controls and a familiarity with PLC programming.
• Industry knowledge in retail and industrial refrigeration design, advanced CO2 refrigeration systems, hydrocarbons refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of new products and technologies for retail (commercial) and industrial refrigeration that meet industry and internal organizational requirements for cost effectiveness, accuracy, functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Thermodynamic, energy, and economic analysis of proposed components and systems CO2 Refrigeration systems.
• Work with component vendors and Hillphoenix engineering teams to identify and incorporate design improvements into existing system designs.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) team with the design, testing, and launch of new equipment and platforms, and with idea generations, design, and deployment of productivity projects.
• Detailed investigation of refrigeration systems, components, and display cases. Establish and share best practices within the R&D group.
• Technology transfer of developed products and technologies to other departments.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Fluid Mechanics

Physics-based Modeling

Data Acquisition

LabVIEW

Controls

Programming

Education

PhD in Thermal Engineering

Tools

PLC Programming

Job description

About Dover:Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.

Experience: 5-8 Years

• Design and development of new products and technologies for retail (commercial) and industrial refrigeration that meet industry and internal organizational requirements for cost effectiveness, accuracy, functionality, performance, and reliability Should be proficient in System Modeling Techniques for Thermal Systems
• Thermodynamic, energy, and economic analysis of proposed components and systems CO2 Refrigeration systems
• Work with component vendors and Hillphoenix engineering teams to identify and incorporate design improvements into existing system designs Support New Product Development (NPD) team with the design, testing, and launch of new equipment and platforms, and with idea generations, design, and deployment of productivity projects
• Detailed investigation of refrigeration systems, components, and display cases Establish and share best practices within the R&D group Technology transfer of developed products and technologies to other departments
• Work with component vendors and Hillphoenix engineering teams to identify and incorporate design improvements into existing system designs Support New Product Development (NPD) team with the design, testing, and launch of new equipment and platforms, and idea generations, design, and deployment of productivity projects.

Must have Skills:

• Sound knowledge in math, physics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics Physics-based modeling and analysis of thermal systems.
• Qualification: Mandatory PHD-Thermal Engineering
• Experience with design, construction, and operation of experimental facilities or test stations Experience with data analysis and presentation.
• Experience with design, application and programming of data acquisition systems (National Instruments LabView preferred) Working knowledge of controls and a familiarity with PLC programming.
• Industry knowledge in the following areas: o Retail (commercial) and industrial refrigeration design o Advanced CO2 refrigeration systems o Hydrocarbon refrigeration systems