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Senior Manager - Thermal Management


Company : JCB India Ltd.


Location : Faridabad, Haryana


Created : 2026-02-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

RoleDevelop and own the overall thermal management strategy for propulsion, battery, power electronics, cabin, and auxiliary systems.Define system architectures for cooling circuits, HVAC, battery thermal management, hydraulic cooling (off‑highway), and cabin climate systems.Lead thermal modelling, energy flows, and heat‑rejection strategies for diverse duty cycles and climates.Oversee concept design, component selection, and integration of:Battery cooling plates, heat exchangers, compressorsElectric Cooling pumps, valves, thermal manifolds, chillersRadiators, condensers, charge‑air coolers, oil coolersRefrigerant and coolant circuit designEnsure seamless integration with powertrain, electrical systems, battery pack, drivetrain, hydraulics, and vehicle controls.Work with controls / software teams to define thermal control algorithms, supervisory control logic, and safety limits.Lead development of DFMEA, DVPSOR, and validation plans for all thermal systems.Evaluate and approve suppliers for cooling modules, compressors, pumps, valves, hoses, sensors, and HVAC components.Drive advanced technology studies including:Heat pumps for EVsWaste‑heat recoveryHigh‑voltage coolant heatersPhase‑change materialsAdvanced coolants & refrigerantsBenchmark Best‑in‑class systems across the industry. Skills RequiredCooling system design, thermal modelling & simulationHVAC and refrigerant systems (R134a, R1234yf, CO₂ preferred)Battery thermal management for EVsControls architecture for thermal systemsCAE tools ( GT‑Suite, 1D/3D CFD)Testing & validation standardsStrong knowledge of vehicle electrical & CAN‑based control integration. QualificationB. Tech (Electrical & Electronics)