Gautam Salunke
Bangalore
Summary
Technical Application Design Manager with experience and a strong background in HVAC systems spanning over 12 years. Passionate about the HVAC-R industry, skilled in building strong client relationships, understanding the needs of bus fleets, and delivering innovative bus air conditioning solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Application Engineering
Eberspächer Climate Control Systems
09.2022 - Current
- Led application engineering efforts for bus air conditioning systems, including conventional (parallel and in-line), electric, and heat pump solutions Indian Market
- Key Accounts: VECV, Volvo, Tata Motors, and major bus body builders
- Provided expert technical support to bus operators and maintenance personnel, resolving complex HVAC issues and minimizing downtime
- Oversaw daily plant activities and resolved design-related issues to ensure smooth production flow
- Successfully completed the ISO 9001 design certification, demonstrating expertise in quality management systems and commitment to delivering products
- Worked on development activities for different application from AC332, AC353 and AC135 Series
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams (quality, production, sales) to ensure successful project completion and implementation
- Utilized CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD) for design, drafting, and documentation
- Adhered to Eberspaecher design standards and quality processes throughout all projects
Sr. Application Engineer
Ohmium International
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided application engineering support for green hydrogen generation systems (Lotus 1 & 2) to key clients like NTPC, Aadya Solar, and Adani Solar
- Developed system configurations, plant layouts, and technical documentation to meet customer requirements
- Played a key role in securing by effectively demonstrating the value proposition of Ohmium's green hydrogen solutions
- Conducted system diagnostics and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance of hydrogen generation units
Sr. Design Engineer I
Ingersoll Rand (Thermo King)
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Designed and implemented refrigeration solutions for Thermo King products, catering to trucking companies transporting temperature-sensitive goods (food, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies)
- Developed new parts and system integrations to fulfill customized customer orders, ensuring efficient and reliable cold chain logistics
- Utilized Creo and ETQ software to create designs, manage engineering data, and ensure quality compliance
- Reduced component costs by 10% through value engineering initiatives, while maintaining performance standards
Engineer I
Hussmann Services India
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided application engineering and design support for Hussmann's commercial refrigeration products, including air-cooled condensers, fluid coolers, walk-in units, and condensing units
- Key Accounts: Krack, Target, Aldi, Walmart, and Trane
- Configured a wide range of refrigeration products for Krack Hussmann, including commercial and crossover air-cooled condensers, fluid coolers, walk-in unit coolers, and condensing units
- Collaborated with global, cross-functional teams to design and develop refrigeration systems
- Gained extensive experience in sheet metal manufacturing processes for various housing components (fan panels, control enclosures, coil supports, etc.)
- Utilized customer drawings and AutoCD/Baan software to create and enhance design blocks for efficient configuration of customized products
- Managed COD (Customer Ordered Designs), NPD, and sustenance activities, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
- Maintained and configured various defrost systems (air, brine, electric, Kool, hot gas) and associated controls, including fan delay, defrost termination, heater safety, and check valve kits
- Managed and optimized motor configurations, including hardware, harness kits, mounting types, wiring, and fan blades, ensuring accurate specifications and customer communication
- Utilized BAAN configurator to create customized BOMs (Bill of Materials) and streamline order processing
- Configured and optimized refrigeration controllers (KE2, Microthermo, Danfoss, Sporlan) and variable frequency drives (VFDs) to maintain optimal head pressure control, particularly during winter conditions
- Implemented fan cycling controls and valve configurations to enhance system efficiency and performance
- Collaborated with the design team to create new parts, drawings, and DXF files, managing data within Teamcenter PLM and Baan ERP systems
- Facilitated customer orders, selecting components (contactors, relays, power distribution blocks, etc.) based on application requirements and controller specifications
- Expertise in refrigeration parameters, valve selection (Danfoss, Sporlan), and system optimization techniques (cool gas/hot gas piping, R744 refrigerant, defrost options, fan cycling controls)
- Created electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for installation manuals, ensuring clear and accurate guidance for field technicians
- Developed layout drawings for new products to optimize component placement and wiring routes within control panels
Member Technical Staff
HCL Technologies
11.2013 - 09.2016
- Designed and drafted small, medium, and large rooftop HVAC units for Carrier Corporation, supporting NPD and sustenance projects for Carrier Syracuse and Carrier Mexico
- Led the configuration, design, and development of small and medium-sized rooftop HVAC units
- Provided engineering support for existing rooftop unit product lines, addressing design updates, quality improvements, and cost optimization
- Utilized Creo 3.0, AutoCAD, Windchill (PLM), and Part lister (ERP) to create technical drawings, manage product data, and ensure design integrity
- Conducted value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) studies, benchmarking, and teardown analysis of rooftop units to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve competitiveness against competitors like Woodman and Carrier
- Conducted tolerance stack-up analysis, FMEA, and design calculations to optimize product performance and reliability
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives using 5S, MOM, CAPA, QCPC, RRCA, and 5-Why methodologies
- Collaborated with offshore teams, customers, and the Monterrey Plant in Mexico to execute new product design and sustaining engineering projects for rooftop units
- Utilized Windchill for product lifecycle management (PLM) and Part lister for enterprise resource planning (ERP) to streamline design processes and manage product data
- Proficient in CAD software, including Creo 3.0 Elements Pro-Piping and AutoCAD 2016
- Experienced in applying quality tools such as 5S, MOM, CAPA, QCPC, RRCA, and 5-Why to drive continuous improvement
Trainee Engineer
Kotak Urja
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Designed and implemented solar water heating systems for a variety of applications, including:
- Large-scale residential project: Bangalore Golf Embassy (300 LPD x 300 units)
- Industrial and residential rooftops in Uttar Pradesh (in partnership with the New & Renewable Energy Development Agency)
- Swimming pool heating system for Tata Aquila Heights
- Adapted designs from previous projects to meet new customer requirements, ensuring compliance with IS 12933 standards (e.g., transducer placement, insulation)
- Collaborated with purchase and quality teams to develop accurate cost estimates for solar thermal projects, factoring in location-based variables
- Prepared comprehensive cost breakdowns, including materials, labor, site visits, installation, transportation, and commissioning
- Provided cost information to the sales team to support proposal development
Education
PGDM -
BMS College
01.2026
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Sambhram Institute of Technology
01.2012
CBSE 12th -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Hebbal
01.2008
CBSE 10th -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Hebbal
01.2006
Skills
- HVAC, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps
- Application Engineering, Design Engineering, Product Design, System Design
- CAD, drafting, GD&T, tolerance analysis, FMEA/VAVE
- Creo, AutoCAD, Solid Edge, UG NX, Ansys
- SAP, CDB, Windchill, Teamcenter, BAAN, ETQ, Carrier Part lister
- Coil Designer, Coil Forecaster, Danfoss, Sporlan
- Commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration
- Green hydrogen, solar thermal
- Sales techniques
- Operations management
- Sales management
Certification
- 5S Green Belt
- CAD Certification
Timeline
Manager, Application Engineering
Eberspächer Climate Control Systems
09.2022 - Current
Sr. Application Engineer
Ohmium International
11.2021 - 08.2022
Sr. Design Engineer I
Ingersoll Rand (Thermo King)
02.2020 - 11.2021
Engineer I
Hussmann Services India
04.2017 - 10.2019
Member Technical Staff
HCL Technologies
11.2013 - 09.2016
Trainee Engineer
Kotak Urja
07.2012 - 06.2013
- 5S Green Belt
- CAD Certification
PGDM -
BMS College
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Sambhram Institute of Technology
CBSE 12th -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Hebbal
CBSE 10th -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Hebbal
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