Refrigeration System Design Engineer (HVAC/NPD)

SATYA HANUSH SIDDAMSETTI Thermal Product Development Engineer

Pune, India +91-966******* ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/satya-hanush-siddamsetti

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience in HVAC and refrigeration system design, component selection, and product development, supporting New Product Development

(NPD), Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE), and technology improvement initiatives. Strong expertise in thermodynamics, airflow and refrigeration subsystems, system integration, DFMEA participation, test plan execution, and engineering documentation management using PLM tools. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to deliver projects aligned to Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.

CORE COMPETENCIES

● HVAC System Design & Integration

● Vapour Compression Refrigeration Systems (VCRS)

● Airflow Subsystem Understanding (Fans, Motors – exposure)

● Component Selection (Compressor, HX, Expansion Valve, Tubing)

● Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer

● NPD / VAVE / Engineering Change Projects

● DFMEA / Failure Mode Analysis

● Test Plan Development & Validation

● Engineering Builds & Prototype Testing

● PLM / PDM Documentation (BOM, Drawings, Specifications)

● Design Reviews & Concept Development

● Regulatory Awareness (ASHRAE, AHRI, UL – working knowledge)

● Cross-Functional Project Execution

● Basic Data Analysis (Excel / Python – exposure)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ECOFROST TECHNOLOGIES – Thermal & HVAC System Design Engineer – NPD & System Integration 2024 – Present (2+ Years)

● Executed system-level design activities for refrigeration and HVAC subsystems aligned with product development goals.

● Performed component selection and sizing including compressors, evaporators, condensers, expansion devices, and piping components.

● Contributed to New Product Development (NPD) and design improvement initiatives focused on performance optimization and cost considerations.

● Participated in DFMEA discussions and risk mitigation planning, supporting reliability improvement.

● Developed and released engineering documentation (Drawings, BOM, Specifications) using structured PLM workflows.

● Supported engineering builds and conducted validation testing to verify system performance.

● Collaborated with manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to implement design changes and ensure timely project execution.

● Evaluated system behavior under different operating conditions including airflow and refrigerant flow impacts.

INTECH ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS – Design Engineer – Thermal Systems & Component Development 2021 – 2023 (2 Years)

● Supported development of thermal components and refrigeration subsystems including liquid cooling and heat exchanger-based assemblies.

● Conducted design calculations and system-level evaluations using thermodynamic principles.

● Assisted in test plan preparation, prototype builds, and validation testing of thermal systems.

● Participated in engineering reviews and concept discussions for product improvement projects.

● Maintained engineering documentation within PLM systems and supported change management activities.

● Coordinated with suppliers for component specifications and development clarifications. SAHAJANAND TECHNOLOGIES (STPL) – Design Engineer - Thermal systems 2023 (6 Months)

● Supported engineering execution of mechanical system development projects, contributing to technical problem-solving and design refinement activities.

● Assisted in evaluating component selection and system configuration to meet performance and project requirements.

● Participated in technical discussions, concept evaluations, and design review meetings to support project milestones.

● Contributed to preparation and updating of engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and BOM updates.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Refrigeration & HVAC Systems:

● Compressor Selection & Performance Understanding

● Heat Exchanger sizing (Shell and tube, Fin & Tube, MCHE)

● Expansion Devices (TXV/EEV)

● Piping & Refrigerant Flow Understanding

● Airflow System Basics (Fan selection based on fan curve, system airflow impact, Ducting design).

Standards Awareness (Working Knowledge):

● ASHRAE Fundamentals & 90.1 (Energy Concepts)

● AHRI 340/360 (Unitary Equipment – awareness)

● ASHRAE 37 (Testing Concepts – awareness)

● UL 60335-2-40 (Safety – awareness)

● AMCA 210 (Airflow test standard – exposure)

Engineering Tools:

● Solidworks, Fusion 360

● PLM / PDM (Fusion work experience, Windchill exposure)

● ANSYS Fluent (supportive analysis)

● MATLAB / Excel (analysis support)

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Unitary Refrigeration Subsystem Design Support

● Performed component sizing and system performance estimation.

● Supported DFMEA risk identification and validation testing.

● Assisted in engineering builds and performance troubleshooting. Thermal System Improvement (VAVE-Oriented Initiative)

● Evaluated component alternatives to balance cost and performance.

● Supported design refinement to improve efficiency and manufacturability. EDUCATION

● M.Tech – Mechanical Engineering (2021) National Institute of Technology, Warangal

● B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering (2019) Sir C R Reddy Engineering college. KNOWLEDGE & STRENGTHS

● Standards: ASHRAE fundamentals & refrigeration guidelines, ASME pressure vessel and piping concepts, Familiarity with IIAR (NH systems).

● Strengths: Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics & fluid mechanics, ability to work in global cross-functional teams, structured approach to documentation and deadlines, practical mindset combining simulation with experimental validation. Languages: Telugu, English, Hindi, Kannada.

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