Sr Engineer - Cooling Sub-System

Ingersoll Rand; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Bangalore seeks a Senior Engineer for Cooling Sub System. You will lead thermal design, analysis, and validation of cooling subsystems for advanced products, collaborating with global teams and suppliers.

You will mentor engineers, drive design decisions, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering robust thermal performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Experience with heat exchangers and thermal testing/validation.
• Proficiency in system modelling using HTRI and GT-SUITE.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities for cooling subsystems (oil/aftercoolers, ducting, heat exchangers).
• Perform thermal sizing and component selection for cooling hardware.
• Develop and validate thermal models; correlate with test data.
• Provide project technical leadership across NPD and sustaining projects.
• Engage suppliers and customers to optimize cooling performance.
• Ensure compliance with global standards during design.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Thermal systems

Thermodynamics

Psychrometry

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Engineering

Masters in Thermal Engineering (preferred)

Tools

HTRI

GT-SUITE

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title Senior Engineer - Cooling Sub System

Location Bangalore

Responsibilities

1. Thermal Design Development

• Lead design activities for cooling subsystems, including oil coolers, aftercoolers, combined coolers, air-cooled heat exchangers, and heat recovery systems.
• Execute thermal sizing and components selection for heat exchangers, fans, blowers, ducts, and associated cooling hardware.
• Optimize sub-system metrics including thermal performance, package footprint, pressure drop, reliability, power consumption and total cost.

2. Thermal Analysis Simulation

• Develop and validate thermal models using tools such as HTRI and GT-SUITE.
• Conduct advanced studies covering heat transfer analysis, flow distribution, airflow optimization, pressure drop calculations, and system resistance modelling.
• Correlate simulation predictions with empirical test data to drive continuous design improvements.

3. Product Validation Testing

• Formulate Design Verification plans and comprehensive thermal validation strategies.
• Analyze test results to identify root causes and resolve thermal performance issues.

4. Project Technical Leadership

• Own thermal engineering activities across new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality functions.
• Mentor New Engineers and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present technical findings and strategic recommendations to project stakeholders and leadership.

5. Supplier Customer Engagement

• Partner with suppliers of heat exchangers, fans, and blowers to co-develop optimized solutions.
• Review technical submissions including supplier designs, validation reports, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support customer discussions regarding technical cooling performance and boundary requirements.

6. Regulatory Compliance Support

• Ensure design compliance with global standards and regulations, including ASME BPVC, PED, CRN, NR-13, CE, and ISO standards.
• Support regional compliance and certification activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Deep technical knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, applied thermal systems, thermodynamics, and psychrometry.
• Proven track record in air mover selection and thermal testing/validation.
• Hands-on experience with shell-and-tube, bar-and-plate, brazed plate, and finned-tube heat exchangers design.
• Proficiency in system modelling using HTRI and GT-SUITE software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills

• Customer-focused approach to technical problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions independently.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and risk assessment capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, global, cross-functional environment.

Education Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with Thermal Engineering Experience (Minimum 8 years)
• Master's degree in Thermal Engineering with Thermal Engineering Experience (Minimum 6 years)

Travel Work Arrangements/Requirements

This position is based in Bangalore, India and minimal anticipated travel.

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