Walk-in || Product Development Engineer

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.
Good 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
saikishore.k@elgi.com

Work arrangement
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