Cooling Design Engineer

Experience: 5 to 8 years

Qualification: BE / B.Tech / M.E / M. Tech : Mechanical / Automobile

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Domain Knowledge: Experience with Automotive cooling system components.
• Testing Knowledge: Understanding of cooling system and component-level testing.
• Design Knowledge: Expertise in plastic and sheet metal design guidelines and manufacturing processes.
• CATIA V5 Skills: Proficiency in 2D/3D design.
• PLM Tools: Familiarity with PLM tools like Windchill / Enovia
• GD&T Knowledge: Understanding geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• MS Tools: Proficiency in SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Release Process and Change Management: Knowledge of these processes.
• Fundamentals and Analytical Skills: Strong foundational and analytical abilities.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication.
• Design: Cooling lines, heat exchangers, expansion tanks, plastic and sheet metal components, cooling modules, fan shroud assembly.
• Packaging and Concept Study: Ensuring components fit and function within the vehicle. • Coordination: Working with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Participation: In DFM/DFA/DFS/DFMEA & DVP activities.

Mentoring / ownership capabilities:

• Technical Ownership: Takes ownership of components or subsystems throughout the design lifecycle—from concept to production support.
• Design Review Leadership: Leads or actively contributes to design reviews, DFMEA discussions, and technical decision-making forums.
• Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing: Supports junior engineers through guidance on design practices, CAD standards, and engineering fundamentals.
• Stakeholder Management: Acts as a technical interface between internal teams and external suppliers to resolve design, quality, and delivery issues.
• Decision‑Making & Accountability: Demonstrates sound judgment when addressing design risks, trade-offs, and change requests.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively identifies opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, weight reduction, and process improvement.
• Effective Communication: Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling alignment and timely decisions.
• Program Support & Execution: Supports milestone tracking, issue closure, and adherence to program timelines with a responsible and proactive approach.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Battery Electric Vehicles: Knowledge of components, integration, layouts, and installation.
• Operate in a fast-paced, agile (SAFe) environment with a strong emphasis on multitasking and prioritization.