Mechanical Design Engineer - Cooling Systems / Radiator Design
Wabtec · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 52d ago
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We are seeking a talented and innovative Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced radiator and cooling package systems for large diesel, gas, and power generation engines. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly engineered thermal management solutions that support critical applications across power generation, mining, marine, rail, data centres, and heavy-duty off-highway industries.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete product development cycle, from concept design and engineering analysis through validation, manufacturing support, and product launch. The ideal engineer combines strong mechanical design expertise, thermal system understanding, and cross-functional collaboration skills to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective cooling solutions.
Key Responsibilities Radiator System Design - Design radiators and cooling systems for large diesel and gas engine applications.
- Develop radiator core, tank, frame, fan shroud, mounting systems, and associated cooling package components.
- Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials.
- Perform packaging studies and integration within engine compartments.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and internal design guidelines.
- Perform design calculations related to:
- Structural integrity
- Pressure containment
- Vibration and fatigue life
- Thermal expansion
- Mounting system loads
- Support CFD and thermal performance assessments.
- Utilize FEA tools to validate structural and durability requirements.
- Lead design activities from concept through production release.
- Evaluate new materials, manufacturing methods, and innovative cooling technologies.
- Support prototype builds and engineering change management.
- Conduct DFMEA, DFM, DFA, and tolerance stack-up analyses.
- Support laboratory and field-testing activities.
- Investigate failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyse test data and validate design performance.
- Participate in durability, pressure cycling, vibration, thermal shock, and environmental testing.
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to optimize producibility and quality.
- Support supplier development and technical reviews.
- Resolve production issues related to design and assembly.
- Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
- Collaborate with thermal engineers, engine integration teams, simulation engineers, suppliers, and customers.
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
- Support customer issue resolution and product improvement activities.
- Masters Degree / bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
- 3-8+ years of experience in mechanical design of cooling systems, radiators, heat exchangers, or related products.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Heat exchanger design
- Radiator construction and materials
- Welded and brazed assemblies
- Sheet metal and fabricated structures
- GDT and engineering drawings
- Proficiency in CAD software such as:
- Creo, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks
- Understanding of manufacturing processes including:
- Brazing, Welding, Sheet metal fabrication, Tube forming, Aluminium fabrication, Metal Coatings etc
- Experience with large engine cooling systems (500 kW to 5 MW+).
- Experience in power generation, mining, marine, rail, or heavy-duty off-highway applications.
- Knowledge of:
- Engine cooling performance requirements
- Fan systems and airflow management
- Charge Air Coolers (CAC)
- Oil coolers
- Remote cooling systems
- Experience with FEA and CFD tools such as ANSYS, Fluent, Star-CCM+, or HyperMesh.
- Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA, Six Sigma, and design validation processes.
- CAD modeling and drafting
- Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing (GDT)
- Tolerance stack-up analysis
- FEA and durability analysis
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