Job Description

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Your role

We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Senior CAE Engineer to join our Heat Exchanger Design team. In this role, you will be responsible for the thermal and mechanical design of various types of heat exchangers as part of new product development and technology enhancement initiatives. Your mission will also include supporting knowledge development, ensuring best practices, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions aligned with global standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead thermal design and optimization of heat exchangers such as Shell & Tube, Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHEs), Condensers, etc., primarily using HTRI software.
• Perform manual thermal design calculations based on industry best engineering practices.
• Conduct mechanical strength calculations as per international codes and standards (ASME Section VIII Div.1, TEMA), using tools like PV-Elite and manual calculations.
• Review and interpret Basic & Detail Engineering design documents, P&IDs, and fabrication drawings to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Analyze customer RFQs, technical specifications, and provide detailed technical proposals for heat exchangers.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders including global design teams, project managers, customers, and vendors.
• Provide guidance on fabrication, installation drawings, and design-related troubleshooting during the manufacturing phase.
• Ensure adherence to ISO procedures and internal QA standards.
• Stay up to date with evolving technologies in the heat exchanger domain, and actively contribute to competence building and process improvements.
• Drive the standardization and reusability of design solutions and templates across projects.
• Support the creation of technical documentation and reports for design validation and performance benchmarking.
• Proactively communicate with Atlas Copco overseas entities, ensuring customer satisfaction and alignment with expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing initiatives within the CAE group.

To succeed, you will need
Experience Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in heat exchanger design, preferably in an EPC or product engineering environment.
• Proven experience in designing Shell and Tube heat exchangers, including those with extended surface fins.
• Experience in energy-intensive industries such as chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, HVAC, or process cooling is preferred.

Technical Knowledge Requirements

• Strong knowledge of thermal and mechanical design of heat exchangers.
• Proficiency with industry standards and codes like TEMA, ASME Section VIII Div.1.
• Hands-on experience with HTRI (Heat Transfer Research Inc.) for thermal performance calculations is mandatory.
• Familiarity with PV-Elite for mechanical design is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and material selection criteria.
• Knowledge of energy recovery systems, refrigeration and heating cycles, cooler design, and performance optimization is desirable.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, layout drawings, and specification documents.
• Capability to break down engineering problems into actionable design requirements.

Educational Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a reputed institution.
• A Master's degree or additional certification in heat transfer or thermal systems design is a plus.

Personality & Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• High level of self-motivation, ownership, and accountability.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to take on technical and project leadership roles.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, with an analytical approach to design challenges.
• Customer-centric with a solution-oriented attitude.

In return, we offer

• An Excellent culture
• New challenges and opportunities to learn everyday
• Challenging work environment
• We are truly a product design and development multi-national organization thereby every person can contribute and grow
• We allow every passionate employee to further develop and grow those who believe that "there is always a better way"
• We like to be "First in Mind - First in Choice" in every segment and businesses those we operate

Job location
Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at Pune.
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