Tata Technologies
Principal Engineer - Powertrain Cooling Systems
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Role description
At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for Principal Engineer - Powertrain Cooling Systems to be based at our office Warwick.
Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Heavy Machinery.
The Role:
This role provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Automotive Powertrain Cooling Systems within customer vehicle programs. The incumbent will act as the Cooling Systems SME, leading the design, development, integration, validation, and delivery of complete thermal management systems for ICE, MHEV, HEV, and PHEV vehicle applications. The role requires close collaboration with propulsion, vehicle integration, thermal management, calibration, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure cooling systems meet performance, durability, efficiency, quality, cost, and timing targets throughout the product development lifecycle
Dimension of Function
Responsible for acting as Powertrain Cooling Systems Principal Engineer and Technical SME within customer programs, providing specialist expertise in cooling system architecture, thermal performance, system integration, validation, and technical issue resolution.
Area of Responsibility
- Act as the technical lead and primary customer interface for powertrain cooling system activities.
- Lead the engineering development of complete cooling systems including radiators, coolant pumps, expansion tanks, hoses, pipes, thermostats, valves, cooling modules, heat exchangers, degas systems, electric pumps, and associated components.
- Define cooling system architecture and thermal management strategies to achieve vehicle performance and durability targets.
- Ensure system performance under all vehicle operating conditions, including towing, high ambient temperatures, cold weather, altitude, and transient drive cycles.
- Lead design reviews, engineering sign-off activities, DFMEA, and technical maturity assessments.
- Lead DVP&R activities covering thermal performance, durability, vibration, pressure, environmental, and vehicle-level validation.
- Support prototype builds, development testing, launch readiness, and production introduction activities.
- Lead root cause analysis and issue resolution for cooling system failures, durability concerns, thermal issues, leak investigations, and customer concerns.
- Coordinate supplier technical activities and ensure component delivery meets quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives.
- Mentor onsite and offshore engineering teams and provide technical guidance on cooling system development.
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Required Qualifications
- Experience with vehicle-level thermal management and cooling system architecture development.
- Knowledge of thermal simulation methodologies and engineering calculation techniques.
- Experience in requirements management and systems engineering processes.
- Proven experience in DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and engineering sign-off processes.
- Strong understanding of automotive product development processes.
- Experience working with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and global engineering teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to customers and stakeholders.
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Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting OEM cooling system programmes.
- Experience with HEV and PHEV thermal management systems.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, and production launch activities.
- Familiarity with cooling system durability, pressure cycling, vibration, thermal ageing, and environmental validation.
- Experience supporting vehicle thermal testing and climatic chamber evaluations.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Familiarity with CATIA V5/V6, Teamcenter, Creo, and engineering release processes.
- Experience leading supplier development and technical governance activities.
In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:
- Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
- 25 Days’ Holiday
- Private Health Care
- Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
- Group Income Protection
- Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
- Group Life Assurance
- Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan
If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.
Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.
Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.
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