Airside Product Design Specialist

Role: Airside Product Design Development

Location: Gurugram, India

Full/ Part-time: Full time

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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 production readiness assessments.

• Experience supporting smooth transition from development to manufacturing.

5. Controls & System Integration

• Basic understanding of HVAC controls, sensors and system integration requirements.

• Familiarity with product selection tools and digital product configuration platforms.

• Understanding of connected and intelligent HVAC solutions is desirable.

6. Continuous Improvement & Certifications

• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Professional certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP or equivalent are desirable.

• Participation in technical forums, professional bodies or industry standards activities is an added advantage.

7. Customer & Market Orientation

• Understanding of customer requirements and application engineering concepts.

• Ability to support technical discussions with customers, consultants and internal stakeholders.

• Awareness of market trends, competitor offerings and emerging technologies in the airside industry.

Benefits

We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees, and enhancing our programs when necessary.

• Make yourself a priority with flexible schedules, parental leave

• Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities

• Achieve your personal goals with our Employee Assistance Programme

Our commitment to you

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way.

Join us and make a difference.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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