Airside Product Design Specialist

Job description

Role: Airside Product Design Development Location: Gurugram, India Full/ Part-time: Full time Build a career with confidence Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. About the role This role will be responsible for Airside Product development(AHU / FCU / CRAH / CRAC / Fan-wall products), Product engineering, New product development programs. Key Job deliverables • Lead design and development of new airside products and platform enhancements. • Develop product concepts, layouts, detailed designs, and engineering documentation. • Translate customer and business requirements into engineering specifications. • Own product engineering deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle. • Engineering Design : Perform engineering calculations related to Airflow, Pressure drop, Fan selection, Acoustic performance, Coil Design, Structural integrity. Create and review: GA drawings, Manufacturing drawings, BOMs, Design documents, Technical specifications, ETOs, Value engineering • Cross Functional Collaboration : Work with Sales, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Product Management, Lab teams, Global Engineering teams. Support factory launch and production readiness activities. • Strong technical know-how and ownership in data center/non-DC  airside cooling products EDUCATION & EXPERINCE PREFERRED: Bachelors / Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. 10- 15 years Experience in HVAC product design and development Airside products (AHU / FCU / CRAH / CRAC / Fan-wall products), Product engineering, New product development programs Essential Competencies/ Primary Skill Set: 1. Airside Engineering & HVAC Expertise • Strong technical knowledge of airside products including AHU, FCU, CRAH, CRAC, fan-wall, ducted and related HVAC systems. • Sound understanding of airflow dynamics, pressure drop calculations, fan selection, heat transfer, psychrometrics, IAQ and thermal performance. • Ability to perform engineering analysis and optimize product performance, efficiency and reliability. • Knowledge of data center airside cooling applications and high-density cooling requirements is preferred. 2. Product Development & System Engineering • Hands-on experience in new product development from concept through production release. • Strong understanding of stage-gate / NPD processes and engineering design methodologies. • Ability to translate customer requirements into product specifications and engineering deliverables. • Experience in product architecture definition, design reviews, prototype development and product validation. 3. Mechanical Design & Engineering Analysis • Experience in airside product design, component selection and engineering calculations. • Ability to perform airflow, fan performance, pressure drop and thermal analysis. • Understanding of product performance optimization, design robustness and reliability requirements. • Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for cost principles. 4. Product Validation & Testing • Experience in developing validation plans and supporting product qualification activities. • Ability to analyze test data, identify root causes and implement corrective actions. • Knowledge of product performance testing, reliability testing and engineering problem solving. • Strong focus on delivering quality and first-pass validation success. 5. Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge • Working knowledge of relevant HVAC industry standards such as AHRI, ASHRAE and ISO. • Understanding of product certification, compliance requirements and design verification processes. • Ability to ensure engineering designs comply with applicable regulations and customer specifications. 6. Design Tools & Digital Engineering • Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Inventor or equivalent platforms. • Experience with AutoCAD, BOM management and PLM systems. • Ability to create and review engineering drawings, specifications and product documentation. • Familiarity with engineering databases and product configuration tools. 7. Program Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Ability to manage multiple engineering activities and deliver to committed timelines. • Strong collaboration skills while working with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, laboratory and product management teams. • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. • Ability to work effectively in a global engineering environment.   Desirable Competencies/ Secondary Skill Set: 1. Data Center Cooling Applications • Experience in Data Center AHU, CRAH, fan-wall systems and mission-critical cooling solutions. • Understanding of containment strategies, redundancy concepts and high-density cooling applications. • Exposure to hyperscale and colocation data center cooling requirements. 2. Advanced Engineering & Simulation Tools • Knowledge of CFD analysis for airflow and thermal optimization. • Exposure to FEA analysis for structural assessment and product durability. • Familiarity with engineering simulation and virtual validation tools. 3. Cost Optimization & Localization • Experience in value engineering, cost reduction and product localization initiatives. • Understanding of supplier selection, alternate components and cost-driven design decisions. • Ability to support regional product competitiveness through localization activities. 4. Manufacturing & Industrialization Support • Understanding of manufacturing processes related to airside products. • Exposure to factory launch activities, pilot builds and p