Your role

As a Research and Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing our organization's scientific and engineering capabilities. Your mission is to drive innovation by developing cutting-edge products and technologies that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our industry through groundbreaking research, design, and development activities, ensuring our products and processes are not only efficient but also environmentally sustainable. Join us in exploring the natural world, pioneering new solutions, and making a lasting impact on both our organization and the broader community. You will report to the [add hiring manager title].

As Design / Senior Design Engineer - NPD - Piston Technology, your mission is to deliver and participate in new product development projects from an engineering perspective while improving Time to Market and driving the technical competence of GECIA teams through a solution-centric approach. You shall achieve this by developing your competence and focusing your efforts on Product Innovation and technology platforms while maintaining On-time Delivery and a First Time Right approach.

As Design / Senior Design Engineer, you will plan project execution with the objective of delivering projects within the estimated timelines and quality standards, in accordance with GECIA's structure, processes, and guidelines.

Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Focus

Understand project requirements and work content based on the inputs received.
Ensure GECIA's contribution towards improving Time to Market.
Communicate progress and deliverable updates to stakeholders, raise red flags, and highlight concerns proactively. Demonstrate GECIA's contribution to NPD projects.
Monitor deliverables as per SOPs and resolve technical issues raised.
Ensure proper coordination with other competencies involved, such as CAE and Electrical Design.
Ensure designs are reviewed by the designated reviewer before release.
Willingness to travel to Talegaon MIDC for onsite deployment.

People Focus

Adhere to team spirit focused on Driving Customer Success and Improving Business Results.
Demonstrate a CAN DO WILL DO attitude.
Maintain a positive team morale through teamwork and cooperation.
Contribute to competence development and efficiency improvement initiatives at team and organizational levels.
Provide constructive feedback during team meetings and design reviews.

Technology Focus

Nurture innovative ideas and drive improvements in product performance, cost, life, reliability, and sustainability.
Promote the use of advanced manufacturing techniques while designing new products.
Encourage sharing of best practices across all NPD teams.
Adopt new and emerging tools and technologies, including AI and Automation, to reduce Time to Market.

Product Focus

Create and promote the use of reusable components, product platforms, subassemblies, and modular designs.
Gain in-depth knowledge of products.
Share the latest product updates within the team.
Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions across teams.

Operational Excellence

Suggest CAD automation projects to automate repetitive processes and improve quality.
Adhere to Atlas Copco's common purpose of Innovation, Interaction, Commitment.

Your day-to-day

Experience & Knowledge Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Production) with minimum 3-7 years of Experience.
Sound Knowledge about Reciprocating Compressors.
Knowledge of International standards like ASME and CE, API.
Knowledge about Design of Skid packages for compressor would be an added advantage.
Project Management Experience as added advantage.
Knowledge of Sheet metal, Piping design, Flange selection, heavy fabrication.
Expertise in Product Development Process (Concept-to-Product).
Knowledge of APQP, DFMEA, Design Review Processes is essential.
Knowledge of DFM & DFA, Design for serviceability.
Experience of working on CAD software like Inventor & PLM system Enovia.
Knowledge of BOM generation, working on ERP (BPCS) system.
Experience of doing design calculations at component level.

Your location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our (insert organization here) in Pune, India (IN).

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

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