Thermal - Cooling Engineer

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Posted 3 hrs ago

Experience

3 - 5 Years

Job Location

Sitra - Bahrain

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Mechanical, Thermal)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Benefits

Annual Air Ticket, Annual Leaves As Per Labour Law, Medical Insurance, Visa

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description – Senior Engineer (NPD & NPI – Cooling Systems)

Position Title: Senior Engineer – New Product Development (NPD) & New Product Introduction (NPI) – Cooling

Department: R&D / Engineering

Reports To: Head of Product Development / R&D Sr.Manager

Location: [Bahrain]

Role Purpose

Lead and execute development of new air conditioning products (DX units, RTUs, AHUs, Chillers, VRF, etc.), ensuring innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Drive new product introduction from concept to market, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve performance, quality, and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development (NPD):

  • Lead design and development of new cooling products in line with market needs and regulations.
  • Develop system architecture, component selection, and thermal design (compressors, heat exchangers, fans, expansion devices, etc.).
  • Perform thermodynamic simulations to optimize product efficiency and performance.
  • Drive value engineering and cost optimization during design.
  • Ensure designs comply with international standards (ASHRAE, AHRI, Eurovent, UL, ISO).

New Product Introduction (NPI):

  • Translate prototypes into mass production-ready designs.
  • Define and validate bill of materials (BOM) for new products.
  • Lead pilot builds, testing, and validation at lab/manufacturing site.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Support smooth handover to production with all documentation (drawings, test reports, SOPs).

Cross-functional & Project Management:

  • Work with Marketing, Sales, and Product Management to define product specifications.
  • Coordinate with suppliers for component development and qualification.
  • Lead DFMEA, PFMEA, and risk assessments for new projects.
  • Track project timelines, budgets, and milestones.
  • Mentor junior engineers in cooling design and project execution.

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

  • Timely launch of new products as per roadmap.
  • Achievement of product cost, performance, and quality targets.
  • Successful completion of validation and certification.
  • Contribution to innovation (patents, design improvements, energy efficiency gains).
  • Supplier and manufacturing readiness for new product launches.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience: 8–12 years in HVAC product development (DX units, RTUs, AHUs, or chillers preferred).
  • Strong background in refrigeration cycle, psychrometry, and heat transfer.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation tools (Unilab, ANSYS Fluent, etc.) and CAD (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
  • Familiar with HVAC product certifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven track record of launching successful HVAC products (concept to mass production).

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, tubing, brazing, and assembly).
  • Project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work in a cross-cultural, fast-paced environment with complex product portfolio.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Air Conditioning
  • Refrigeration
  • HVAC

Department / Functional Area

  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Cooling Systems Engineer
  • Thermal Testing
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Cooling Engineer

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