Deputy Manager / Manager - R&D (Hydraulics and Powertrain)

Job Title: R & D -Deputy Manager/Manager (Hydraulics and Powertrain)

Job Mission

Taking a lead role in Hydraulics and Powertrain System design and development throughout the product development life cycle to meet performance, reliability, quality and cost objectives of the program.

Job description

• This position is responsible for Hydraulics and Powertrain System and Components design at Under Ground Mining Equipment Division for Material Handling and Drilling Equipment.
• Sizing and selection of hydraulic components like pump, control valve, motors, cylinders, and filters from different hydraulic sources to arrive at detail technical specifications.
• Ensuring timely permanent solutions for Hydraulic design deficiencies that get surfaced during the product verification phase, by deploying scientific methodologies to analyze failures and fixing it
• Proactive role in optimizing performance, reliability and cost targets through systematic reviews with the concerned CFT and Global R&D Team.
• Perform design calculations like neutral pressure drop, hydraulic power losses, hydraulic power and torque requirements, Lifting capacity calculations. Prepare vehicle level hydraulic schematics.
• Explore new technology and optimization in system design.
• Ensuring timely permanent solutions for Hydraulic design deficiencies that get surfaced during the product verification phase, by deploying scientific methodologies to analyze failures and fixing it
• Analyze and optimize hydraulics and powertrain components to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Integrate powertrain systems seamlessly into overall equipment design through cross-functional collaboration.
• Plan and execute comprehensive testing and validation procedures to meet performance and durability targets.
• Co-Ordinate with Cross functional teams and support division engineers in projects from Concept design to proto development, and sustenance activities.
• Knowledge of hydraulic instrumentation such as pressure sensors, flow meters, temperature sensors, and machine CAN communication with instrumentation like Hydrotechnik or Parker Senso Control to record CAN parameters.
• Experience in hydraulic system diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in hydraulic system data analysis for problem identification and providing cost-effective solutions.
• Basic understanding of electro-hydraulic systems and their control software like IQAN and Rexroth Bodas.
• Perform hand calculations, arrive at key specifications of components. Co-ordinate with supplier to finalize components.
• Interpret schematics, understand logics, propose solutions, update and modify.
• Hydraulic hose and fittings selection.
• Work on PDM/PLM systems associated with engineering release processes.
• Ensure defect free and on time delivery of tasks in strict compliance with operating procedures.
• Complete Design and Development: Engine Selection, Power- Eco Mode torque selection,
• Air intake system Design, Cooling system (Radiator, hydraulic, transmission, Fuel Cooler along with & Optimized Fan Selection, Transmission selection (Manual/Torque-converter/Transaxle/HST) selection, Exhaust system installation, Fuel System and Brake system.
• Develop and implement test protocols to validate hydraulic and powertrain system performance under various conditions.
• Mentor junior engineers in testing and validation activities, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to enhance testing and validation processes.
• Ensuring timely permanent solutions for Powertrain deficiencies that get surfaced during the product verification phase, by deploying scientific methodologies to analyze failures and fixing it
• Proactive role in optimizing performance, reliability and cost targets through systematic reviews with concerned CFT and Global R&D Team.
• Engine selection, driveline selection, vehicle performance and Engine aux design
• Ensuring timely permanent solutions for Powertrain design deficiencies that get surfaced during the product verification phase, by deploying scientific methodologies to analyze failures and fixing it

• Proactive role in optimizing performance, reliability and cost targets through systematic reviews with concerned CFT and global team
• Ensure Proper Technical File Maintain & Upgrade Time to time for assigned products related to Powertrain Component selection and Product Powertrain System Calculation.
• Prepare & own Test & verification of Hydraulic and Powertrain Components and Full Product according to CE Documentation Checklist.

Experience requirements

• Working experience of around 15 to 20 Years in Construction / Mining Equipment Hydraulics /Powertrain System design and development. For Underground mining products.

Knowledge

• Is competent and aware of current, state-of-the-art Hydraulic and Powertrain technologies.
• Highly motivated & self-driven engineering professional with an Innovation fuelled approach
•  Ideally a Creative thinker and at the same time a problem solver & decision maker in whole product development cycle.
•  Good understanding of Hydraulic and Powertrain planning for Homologation and regulatory procedures.
•  Design and tune core component installation and component operating environment within the vehicle, in accordance with the installation guidelines / Subsystem Design Specifications
• Proficiency in Creo and Teamcenter.
• Experience in designing Underground mining products is an added advantage

Educational requirements

• M.E / M. Tech / B.E. / B. Tech degree in Mechanical / Agricultural Engineering from reputed institutions

Personality requirements

• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Self-starter and goal oriented
• Attention to details and strong sense of responsibility
• Team player - open-minded and flexible

Country and city description

Nashik is located in the west central part of India is in Maharashtra state, is famous for its historical and religious background. Well connected to major metro cities, nearest being Pune and Mumbai. Mumbai is just 180 km and can reach in about 3 hour’s drive by the 4 lane express highway. Nashik city has a very pleasant climate throughout the year. Nashik is famous for its grapes and wineries known as the Wine Capital of India. While Nasik is relatively large, it has a small-town feel: friendly people, many of whom speak English and is very safe. Has a reasonable population of expats due to the presence of MNCs and technical collaborations. Adequate facilities exist like housing, schooling, gyms, restaurants, shopping centre, Mall, Multiplex, etc.

Many reputed and large multinational companies like Mahindra Automobiles, Bosch, ABB, Siemens, Schneider, Glaxo Smith Kline, Hindustan Aeronautics, Crompton Greaves, Kirloskars, CEAT Tyres etc. have their operations in Nashik. Nashik industries are well supported by Industrial development zone within close vicinity.

Company presentation:

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries. Epiroc had revenue in 2017 of $ 3.7 billion USD and has more than 13,000 employees. Principal product development and manufacturing units of Epiroc are located in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China and India.

Diversity is key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers. In the 150 countries where you can find us, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support from their leaders. This way our employees can grow in the business, wherever they are at their careers, from entry level to senior leadership. We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere. We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere.

Epiroc Product Company Nashik established in 1972, having young and energetic team of 230 strong employees. Five divisions operating as one organisation - Underground Rock Excavation (URE), Surface and Exploration Drilling (SED), Drilling Solution (DS), and Mining and Rock excavation Service (MRS).

Epiroc Product Company Nashik develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of mining and construction equipment for global market, with focus on the India market.

Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com