Walk-in || Product Development Engineer

ELGI EQUIPMENTS LIMITED; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ELGi Equipments Ltd. invites experienced mechanical engineers to join its Product Excellence & Innovation (PE&I) team in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

You will contribute to design, development and continuous improvement of compressor products and desiccant/refrigerant dryers, following EPDP and applying CAD tools. Qualifications include BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with 5–10 years of relevant experience; proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD; strong fundamentals and cost optimisation mindset.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in product design and development or desiccant dryer development or refrigerant dryer development.
• Hands‑on experience in mechanical design, component/subsystem development or compressed air dryer development.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, analytical skills and a focus on product quality, reliability and cost optimisation.
• M.Tech in Thermal Engineering or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is preferred for relevant dryer development roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, subsystems and compressor packages per EPDP.
• Prepare concepts, 3D models, drawings and specifications using CAD tools.
• Coordinate design validation, simulation, prototype manufacturing and product testing.
• Support manufacturing feasibility, supplier coordination, engineering changes and cost optimisation.
• Apply design best practices and relevant engineering standards.
• Design and develop compressed air refrigerant dryer products.
• Work on refrigeration system components and related assemblies.
• Coordinate product testing, validation and changes.
• Drive product reliability, design improvements and material cost optimisation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical skills

Product quality focus

Cost optimization

Design validation

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech in Thermal Engineering or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Company: ELGi Equipments Ltd.

Function: Product Excellence & Innovation (PE&I)

Job Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 5 to 10 years (role‑specific experience criteria apply)

Role & Responsibilities

ELGi Equipments Ltd. is looking for talented engineering professionals to join its Product Excellence & Innovation (PE&I) team, contributing to the design, development and continuous improvement of compressor products and compressed air dryers.

1. Product Development Compressor Products

• Design and develop mechanical components, subsystems and compressor packages as per project requirements and the ELGi Product Development Process (EPDP).
• Prepare concepts, 3D models, engineering drawings and specifications using CAD tools.
• Coordinate design validation, simulation, prototype manufacturing and product testing.
• Support manufacturing feasibility, supplier coordination, engineering changes and cost optimisation.
• Apply design best practices, DFM/DFA/DFS principles and relevant engineering standards.
• Design and develop compressed air refrigerant dryer products.
• Work on refrigeration system components, including refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, refrigerant controls and line sizing.
• Coordinate product testing, design validation, manufacturing feasibility and engineering changes.
• Drive product reliability, design improvements and material cost optimisation.
• Design and develop desiccant dryers for compressed air applications.
• Work with desiccants, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fans, valves and controllers.
• Coordinate product testing, validation, manufacturing feasibility and engineering changes.
• Support product reliability, cost optimisation and compliance with applicable standards.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in product design and development or desiccant dryer development or refrigerant dryer development.
• Hands‑on experience in mechanical design, component/subsystem development or compressed air dryer development, relevant to the position.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, design validation, testing and manufacturing requirements.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, analytical skills and a focus on product quality, reliability and cost optimisation.
• M.Tech in Thermal Engineering or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is preferred for relevant dryer development roles.

Walk-in Drive Details

Date: 31 October 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Venue: Hablis Hotel

19, Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600032.

Job Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

This is an open walk-in drive! All interested and eligible candidates with relevant experience are welcome to attend the interview directly. Please bring your updated resume.

Interested candidates are requested to complete the registration form by 30 October 2026 before attending the walk-in drive.