NPD Expert

About the Company: Blue Star Limited is India's leading air conditioning and commercial refrigeration company with over eight decades of experience in providing expert cooling solutions. It fulfils the cooling requirements of a large number of corporate, commercial as well as residential customers, as well as offers products such as water purifiers, air purifiers and air coolers. It also provides expertise in allied contracting activities such as electrical, plumbing and fire-fighting services, in order to provide turnkey solutions, apart from the execution of specialised industrial projects.

About the Role: The role involves technical expertise in cooling technologies, product development, design of dehumidification systems, troubleshooting, industry trends, training, consultation, and project management.

Responsibilities:

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of cooling technologies, including air conditioning units, refrigeration systems, heat pumps, and various types of heat exchangers.
• Understand and apply principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to cooling systems and heat exchanger designs.
• In-depth knowledge of airflow control systems and defining new algorithms.
• Understanding of different dehumidification processes and technologies.
• System integration of mechanical, electrical, electronic & refrigerant control components.
• Component selection based on the specification requirement.

Product Development:

• Participate in the design and development of new cooling systems, dehumidification technologies and heat exchangers.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to create efficient and cost-effective products.

Testing and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement testing protocols for cooling systems and heat exchangers.
• Analyse performance metrics such as efficiency, capacity, reliability, and environmental impact.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend design modifications based on test results.

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:

• Provide technical support to resolve complex issues related to cooling systems and heat exchangers.
• Diagnose problems, recommend solutions, and oversee the implementation of corrective actions.

Industry Trends and Innovation:

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in cooling technology and heat exchanger design.
• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and forums to exchange knowledge and gain insights.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and best practices to enhance product offerings.

Training and Education:

• Develop training materials and conduct workshops for engineers, technicians, and other professionals.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members to ensure knowledge transfer and skill development.

Consultation and Advisory Role:

• Act as a consultant for projects involving cooling technology and heat exchangers.
• Offer expertise in system design, energy efficiency optimisation, sustainability practices, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with standard-making agencies to provide recommendations.

Project Management:

• Manage projects related to cooling systems and heat exchangers, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications: M Tech / PHD in Mechanical or similar fields with 6+ Years of Experience in air conditioning product development