Product Development & Dryer Development Engineers

Company: ELGi Equipments Ltd.

Function: Product Excellence & Innovation (PE&I;)

Job Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 5 to 10 years (role-specific experience criteria apply)

Role & Responsibilities

ELGi Equipments Ltd. is looking for talented engineering professionals to join its Product Excellence & Innovation (PE&I;) team, contributing to the design, development and continuous improvement of compressor products and compressed air dryers.

1. Product Development Compressor Products

- Design and develop mechanical components, subsystems and compressor packages as per project requirements and the ELGi Product Development Process (EPDP).
- Prepare concepts, 3D models, engineering drawings and specifications using CAD tools.
- Coordinate design validation, simulation, prototype manufacturing and product testing.
- Support manufacturing feasibility, supplier coordination, engineering changes and cost optimisation.
- Apply design best practices, DFM/DFA/DFS principles and relevant engineering standards.

2. Dryer Development Refrigerant Dryers

- Design and develop compressed air refrigerant dryer products.
- Work on refrigeration system components, including refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, refrigerant controls and line sizing.
- Coordinate product testing, design validation, manufacturing feasibility and engineering changes.
- Drive product reliability, design improvements and material cost optimisation.

3. Dryer Development Desiccant Dryers





- Design and develop desiccant dryers for compressed air applications.
- Work with desiccants, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fans, valves and controllers.
- Coordinate product testing, validation, manufacturing feasibility and engineering changes.
- Support product reliability, cost optimisation and compliance with applicable standards.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in product design and development or desiccant dryer development or refrigerant dryer development.
- Hands-on experience in mechanical design, component/subsystem development or compressed air dryer development, relevant to the position.
- Valuable understanding of engineering drawings, design validation, testing and manufacturing requirements.
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent.
- Strong engineering fundamentals, analytical skills and a focus on product quality, reliability and cost optimisation.
- M.Tech in Thermal Engineering or Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is preferred for relevant dryer development roles.

Walk-in Drive Details

Date: 31 October 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Venue: Hablis Hotel

19, Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600032.

Job Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

This is an open walk-in drive! All interested and eligible candidates with relevant experience are welcome to attend the interview directly. Please bring your updated resume.

For queries, please contact:

Sai Kishore K [email protected]

📌 Walk-in || Product Development Engineer (Coimbatore)
🏢 ELGI EQUIPMENTS
📍 Coimbatore