Senior Engineer - Coolant system

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of Coolant Pipes & Hoses for Cooling System Installation across ICE platforms (Diesel, CNG, LNG, H₂) for the European market. This role combines deep technical expertise in thermal management with cross-functional collaboration, customer focus, and leadership responsibilities—driving the development of efficient, sustainable, and reliable cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles.

 We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

This role offers the opportunity to shape next-generation cooling solutions that enable sustainable and efficient heavy-duty transportation, while working in a truly global environment.

Job Profile:

As a Senior Engineer for the coolant system, you will be responsible for meeting the coolant routing requirements for systems within the vehicle. Main systems for routing include

• • Engine cooling circuit
  • Transmission Cooling Circuit
  • Retarder Cooling Circuit
  • Urea Heating Circuit
  • Cab Heating Circuit
• You will design & develop multiple concepts for routing, pipes & hoses in CAD tool along with mounting arrangement for CAD visualization and Drawing & BOM release.
• You will interact closely with Powertrain department & Thermal management engineers and cross-functional teams (XFT) to understand Routing requirements, System Architecture.
• Define and drive design requirements, virtual verification, and validation of different components in coolant Pipes & Hoses sub system in multiple projects at a time, w.r.t QDCFS.
• Lead and perform the FMEAs, DVP, and other quality tools for components and systems to ensure proactive quality.
• Drive, and secure design approval from all stakeholders, mainly suppliers, assembly and aftermarket by balancing the needs of XFT, while keeping the customer needs at forefront.
• Review the test data & approve /recommend approval of the test reports for conformance to the requirements.
• You will interface and present the coolant system level development status, risks & mitigation plans to the project team.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

• Evaluate the field complaints / market issues concerning the performance of the coolant system and derive the root cause at system / component levels by analyzing the failures.
• Contribute to the technology roadmap for coolant system & components for defined products by collecting the inputs and requirements from the needed stakeholders.
• Add value to the business with innovation, process efficiency, automation and many more initiatives. Contribute to Team and department goals in various activities.
• In your role you shall also interact and work with global teams for the coolant system & components and represent Bangalore team /site in the defined global forums.
• Technical mentoring and competency development of the team members, driving high engagement, upholding high standards along with the reporting manager is part of this profile.

Qualification and professional skills:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field such as BE/BTech/M. Tech/MS is required. While having 8+ years of experience is typical, recruitment will primarily be based on competency.
• Expertise in thermal management with high level of proficiency in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Experience in the powertrain installation areas and understanding for the vehicle aggregate cooling & heating requirements.
• Overall vehicle level knowledge, understanding of different markets, awareness of legal requirement at system, vehicle level and exposure to customers in field
• In depth knowledge of the product development life cycle and change management activities for maintenance.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems with action-oriented mindset.
• Experience in developing DFMEA and other quality tools.
• Ability to assign tasks and demand deliverables from team, peers, and cross functional stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in CREO tool, 1-D simulation tools. Hot spot related simulations and tool knowledge will be an added advantage.

• Customer centric mindset and strong sense of engineering ownership in deliverables.
• Knowledge of agile working methodology is desrirable

Soft Skills:

• Strong networking and interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication.
• Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills
• Willingness to continuously develop your own skills and abilities.
• A self-initiator, leading tasks independently with good planning and monitoring skills.
• Be proactive and able to navigate through challenging issues.
• Ability to work in a multicultural global environment.
• Ability to plan and manage the work with other team members.

Clearly articulate ideas, and able to influence the team positively towards shared goals

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.