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R&D Leadership- Data Centre Cooling & Chiller Applications

India Permanent View Job Description
Responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of technology development for data centre cooling and chiller solutions.This is both a technical and people leadership role, requiring deep domain expertise combined with the ability to build teams, systems and a long‑term innovation roadmap.
  • Part of an Innovation Team with a focus on Data Centre Cooling Applications
  • Technical and People Leadership Role

About Our Client

  • Our client is a Multi-Billion MNC and a Global Leader in advanced cooling and HVAC technologies with its presence in 20+ countries worldwide.
  • The organisation is building a new product portfolio to serve hyperscale, colocation and edge data centre customers in India and globally.
  • They also have dedicated R&D Centres in additional to manufacturing plants in India

Job Description

  • Global Product Development: Drive the end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) process, from concept ideation to global commercial launch.
  • Thermal System Design: Lead the technical development of chiller platforms (Scroll, Screw, Centrifugal), focusing on component integration like compressors, heat exchangers (flooded and DX type), economizers and VFD.
  • Innovation & Strategy: Develop product roadmaps that incorporate emerging technologies such as liquid cooling, immersion cooling, and AI-driven energy management.
  • Efficiency & Compliance: Optimize product performance for energy efficiency (PUE) and ensure all designs meet global standards such as AHRI 550/551, ISO, and BEE labelling.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and global sales to ensure scalability and manufacturability.



The Successful Applicant

  • Engineering degree in Mechanical / Thermal / Electrical / Refrigeration; advanced degree preferred
  • 15+ years of experience in R&D within cooling, chillers, HVAC or thermal management systems
  • Proven exposure to data centre cooling technologies (chillers, liquid cooling, precision cooling, heat rejection systems)
  • Strong background in system‑level engineering and product lifecycle management
  • Demonstrated experience leading and scaling large, multi‑disciplinary R&D teams
  • Experience working with global engineering teams and international standards
  • Strategic thinker with a hands‑on technical mindset
  • Strong Stakeholder Management and Executive Communication skills

What's on Offer

  • Technical & People Leadership Role
  • Work on Next Generation Innovation system
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6981266

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
R&D
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
India
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6981266

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