Job Title: Engineer - HVAC & Refrigeration (AWG R&D;) Location: Chennai, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 1-3 Years
Industry: Climate-Tech / WaterTech / HVAC & Refrigeration

We are hiring for a climate-tech company developing cutting-edge
water-generation and thermal technologies.
The company is working on products that combine refrigeration, thermal engineering and
multidisciplinary systems to address real-world water and sustainability challenges.

We are looking for an HVAC & Refrigeration Engineer to join the R&D; / Product Engineering
The role involves hands-on work across refrigeration system design, testing, optimization
You will work on vapor-compression refrigeration systems and
contribute to improving system performance, energy efficiency, reliability and overall product
performance.
equipment and is comfortable moving between design, experimentation, analysis and
Refrigeration System Design & Optimization
Design and optimize vapor-compression refrigeration systems.
Perform refrigeration cycle analysis and system-level performance calculations.
Analyze cooling capacity, COP and overall system energy performance.
Thermal & Condensation Engineering
Analyze heat transfer and condensation processes.
Work on evaporator, airflow and heat-exchanger performance.
Apply psychrometric and dew-point concepts to system performance.
Identify opportunities to improve condensation and energy efficiency.

Testing & Experimental Development
Design and conduct refrigeration and thermal performance tests.
Develop test procedures and performance benchmarks.
Collect and analyze temperature, pressure, humidity, airflow, electrical and
system-performance data.




~ Prepare technical reports and recommend engineering improvements based on test

Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis
Diagnose refrigeration and thermal issues in prototypes and deployed systems.
Troubleshoot compressor performance, refrigerant flow, expansion devices, frosting,
Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Support technical resolution of field issues when required.

Support development and improvement of refrigeration-based products.
Translate performance requirements into technical specifications.
Support prototype development, testing and design iterations.
Evaluate refrigeration components, heat exchangers, refrigerants and related
Work with mechanical, electrical, controls and other engineering teams.
Coordinate with manufacturing and service teams to ensure practical and reliable
Support technical evaluation of refrigeration components and suppliers.
Provide technical inputs during product testing and field deployments.

B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering,

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, HVAC, Energy Engineering or a related discipline.
~1-3 years of relevant industry experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal systems,

heat pumps, cooling systems or product engineering.




~ Vapor-compression refrigeration cycles

- Heat transfer
- Refrigeration system components
- HVAC system design and troubleshooting

Practical experience in refrigeration testing, commissioning or troubleshooting.
Ability to analyze engineering data and identify performance improvement
Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more of the following would be an advantage:
Compressor selection and performance analysis
Refrigerant charging and system commissioning
Pressure-temperature analysis
Psychrometric analysis
Heat exchanger design
Refrigeration system simulation
MATLAB / Python / Excel for engineering analysis
SolidWorks / AutoCAD or equivalent CAD tools
Data acquisition and experimental testing

Experience with commonly used refrigerants would be an added advantage.

Strong technical fundamentals with hands-on engineering capability.
Comfortable working with machines, prototypes and test equipment.
Data-driven approach to engineering decisions.
Interest in energy efficiency and thermal performance.
Willingness to work across design, testing and field troubleshooting when required.

Work on real-world climate and water technology.
Hands-on exposure to refrigeration and thermal product development.
Opportunity to work across multidisciplinary engineering functions.
Note: This is a hands-on engineering role. the facility and participating in testing, troubleshooting and field activities when required.

Candidates are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in HVAC/refrigeration system
design, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, thermal analysis or product

📌 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Engineer - HVAC (Chennai)
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