Sr. Product Engineer – R&D Product Development

Refroid Technologies Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Refroid Technologies Private Limited is seeking a Sr. Product Engineer – R&D to own product development from concept through prototyping, testing, validation and production.

You will lead R&D for liquid cooling and data-center cooling products, converting requirements into detailed designs and specifications. You will perform thermal, fluid-flow and mechanical calculations and coordinate cross-functional teams across Thermal/CFD, Mechanical Design, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing and Quality

Qualifications

• Experience in turning customer requirements into engineering specs and designs.
• Hands-on experience with thermal management and cooling systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing processes for robust designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D and new product development for liquid cooling and data-center cooling products.
• Develop and improve components such as manifolds, heat exchangers and pumps.
• Convert requirements into engineering specifications and detailed designs.
• Perform thermal, fluid-flow and mechanical calculations for cooling systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Thermal/CFD, Mechanical Design, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing and Quality.
• Coordinate prototype build, testing, validation and design iterations.
• Analyze test results and implement design improvements for performance and cost.
• Prepare 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs and design documentation.

Skills

Product development

Thermal management

Heat transfer

CAD tools

GD&T

Prototype development

CFD/thermal simulation

BOM/ECN management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Engineering

HVAC

Fluid mechanics/ Thermal sciences

Product development & R&D

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

CATIA

Job description

We are looking for a Sr. Product Engineer – R&D who can take ownership of product development from concept and engineering design through prototyping, testing, validation, and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead R&D and new product development for liquid cooling, thermal management and data-center cooling products.
• Develop and improve CDUs, L2L/L2A cooling systems, heat exchangers, manifolds, piping assemblies, pumps, valves and associated mechanical components.
• Convert customer and product requirements into engineering specifications, concepts and detailed designs.
• Perform thermal, fluid-flow and mechanical engineering calculations for cooling systems.
• Work closely with the Thermal/CFD, Mechanical Design, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Develop prototypes and coordinate prototype build, testing, validation and design iterations.
• Analyze test results and implement design improvements for performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost optimization.
• Prepare and review 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, engineering specifications and design documentation.
• Apply GD&T, DFM/DFA and Design for Reliability principles during product development.
• Support root-cause analysis, troubleshooting and corrective actions for product and field issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers for component development, technical evaluation and qualification.
• Support product industrialization and transition from R&D to manufacturing.
• Participate in design reviews, FMEA, risk assessment and engineering change management.
• Work on continuous improvement of existing products and development of next-generation cooling solutions.
• Support technical discussions with customers and overseas engineering teams when required.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Product Development / R&D / Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in thermal management, cooling systems, HVAC, refrigeration, heat exchangers or fluid systems.
• Good understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with pumps, valves, piping, manifolds, heat exchangers and coolant circuits is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and engineering drawings.
• Experience with SolidWorks / Creo / NX / CATIA or similar 3D CAD tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-up and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in prototype development, product testing and validation.
• Exposure to CFD / thermal simulation tools such as ANSYS Fluent, Icepak, FloTHERM or similar is an advantage.
• Knowledge of materials, fabrication, sheet metal, machining and assembly processes.
• Understanding of BOM, engineering change management and product lifecycle processes.

Preferred Domain Experience

Candidates from the following industries are preferred:

• Thermal Management
• Automotive Thermal Systems
• Fluid Handling Systems

Experience working on high-capacity cooling systems, CDUs, liquid cooling, immersion cooling or data-center infrastructure will be highly preferred.

Education

• Mechanical Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• HVAC
• Fluid Mechanics / Thermal Sciences
• Product Development & R&D
• Thermal Engineering & Heat Transfer
• Mechanical Design & CAD
• Prototype Development & Testing
• GD&T, DFM/DFA & Manufacturing

Cross-functional Engineering & Problem Solving