Associate Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 16, 2026. Trane Technologies scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading the design and analysis of thermodynamic and fluid mechanic systems like refrigeration cycles, heat exchangers, compression systems, flow valves and piping etc.
Shall support the product development team on thermal systems & component analysis using transient simulation tools and empirical calculations.
Lead and support the design calculations for PoC prototypes, innovation & sustainability projects
This role also will be responsible for developing the competencies in heat and mass transfer across Product development team.
Key Competencies
Strong analytic knowledge in thermal science and refrigeration systems and expertise on heat transfer and heat exchangers design.
Should have experience in developing refrigeration system models, able to develop and analyze different refrigeration circuits , design components like evaporators , condensers , flow valves, piping circuits and system accessories
Experience in using the tools like MATLAB, Dymola, CFD and analytic tools using python / Tableau
Good knowledge on Low GWP and A2L refrigerants
Experience in submitting papers in leading technical journals in thermal science
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of thermal analysis on refrigeration and airflow systems and components using simulation tools as well as empirical calculations.
Creates and evaluates thermal designs for components like heat exchangers, flow valves, compression systems, airflow components like fans and blowers
Should be able to work on new heat exchanger designs for new low GWP refrigerants, understands and analyze the boiling and condensation heat transfer for two phase fluids and its characterization on different types of heat exchangers.
Performs calculation on cycle balancing of components using empirical methods and simulation tools to optimize the system.
Able to perform heat exchanger design and analysis using LMTD, NTU method in shell and tube as well as in extended surfaces.
Have good knowledge on radiation heat transfer as well as mass transfer calculations like evaporative cooling and diffusion mass transfer
Qualifications
1.M.E, / M.Tech or PhD - Thermal Engineering
Or B.E with Thermal Background experience from HVAC industry
2. Elective or Thesis on refrigeration systems desirable.
3. Certification from societies like ASME, TEMA
4. Certifications by refrigeration forums and societies of HVAC & R is desirable.
5. Published technical Journals on thermal science
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.