The Graduate Engineering Trainee role at Lennox is an exciting opportunity for freshers to kick-start their engineering careers. As a trainee, you will be responsible for identifying and implementing cost reduction ideas, managing projects, developing concept designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also have the opportunity to work with suppliers, implement engineering changes, and support innovation activities.
Lennox is a global leader in the HVAC and refrigeration industry, with a legacy of 130 years. The company provides innovative climate-control solutions to residential and commercial customers. Lennox values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers a supportive environment for career development. As a global community, Lennox welcomes team members from diverse backgrounds and provides opportunities for growth and development.
Why required: Project management skills are essential for this role as you will be responsible for creating and managing detailed project plans, ensuring seamless coordination of multiple projects simultaneously.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and coordinate with team members.
Why required: Expertise in sheet metal and plastic design methodologies is required for this role as you will be responsible for developing concept designs related to sheet metal and plastics.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Why required: Proficiency in cost analysis and should costing for concept designs is required for this role as you will be responsible for identifying and implementing cost reduction ideas.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your ability to analyze costs, identify areas for reduction, and develop business cases for cost-saving initiatives.
Why required: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, setups, and routing is required for this role as you will be responsible for collaborating with manufacturing teams to implement ideas effectively.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your understanding of manufacturing processes and your ability to work with manufacturing teams.
Why required: Knowledge of BOM and ECN processes is required for this role as you will be responsible for creating and managing ECNs and collaborating with manufacturing teams to implement ideas effectively.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your understanding of BOM and ECN processes and your ability to work with manufacturing teams.
Why required: Proficiency in DFMEA and functional analysis is required for this role as you will be responsible for performing comprehensive analysis using NUDs, DFMEA, Risk Analysis, and RCA.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your ability to analyze complex systems and identify potential failures.
Why required: Experience with component testing and qualification methods is required for this role as you will be responsible for overseeing simulations and physical tests to validate ideas and design concepts.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your ability to design and execute tests to validate component performance.
Why required: Proficiency in CAD software is required for this role as you will be responsible for developing concept designs related to sheet metal and plastics.
How recruiters evaluate: The recruiter will evaluate your ability to use CAD software to create and modify designs.
Freshers with a bachelor's degree in engineering and a strong passion for innovation and design.
Experienced engineers looking to transition into a new role or industry.
Graduates with a degree in engineering and a strong understanding of design principles and manufacturing processes.
B.Tech graduates with a degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
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The average salary for a graduate engineering trainee in the HVAC and refrigeration industry is ₹5-₹8 LPA.
The average salary for a fresher in this role is ₹5-₹6 LPA.
The average salary for an experienced engineer in this role is ₹8-₹10 LPA.
Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and performance. This role offers opportunities for growth and development, with potential for salary increases based on performance.
With experience and performance, you can move into a senior engineer role, leading projects and teams, and developing innovative solutions.
As an engineering manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers, developing and implementing engineering strategies, and managing budgets and resources.
Develops project management skills and knowledge.
Develops sheet metal design skills and knowledge.
To succeed in this role, focus on developing your technical skills, particularly in areas such as project management, sheet metal and plastic design, and cost analysis. Also, develop your behavioral skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
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Graduate Engineering Trainee
Job LocationsIN-Chennai
Requisition # 2026-53249 Category Engineering Shift / Hours Regular
Company Profile
Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.
Job Description
Value Addition & Cost Reduction: Identify, analyze, and implement cost reduction ideas, ensuring they deliver measurable benefits to the organization.
Project Management: Create and manage detailed project plans, ensuring seamless coordination of multiple projects simultaneously. Proactively identify ways to advance project activities.
Business Case Development: Analyze and evaluate ideas, preparing and presenting compelling business cases to Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
Design Development: Develop concept designs related to sheet metal and plastics using advanced design methodologies and techniques.
Design & Idea Analysis: Perform comprehensive analysis using NUDs, DFMEA, Risk Analysis, and RCA. Create and manage design verification and test plans.
Design Reviews & Approvals: Lead and coordinate design reviews, ensuring approvals from all relevant cross-functional teams.
Simulation & Testing: Oversee simulations and physical tests to validate ideas and design concepts, ensuring they meet required standards.
Supplier Collaboration: Work with suppliers through the sourcing team on sample development, prototyping, tooling, and timeline management.
Implementation Support: Coordinate the creation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and collaborate with Manufacturing teams to implement ideas effectively.
Teardown & Benchmarking: Support VAVE team activities, including product teardown, benchmarking, and idea generation to drive innovation.
Strong project management capabilities.
Expertise in sheet metal and plastic design methodologies.
Proficiency in cost analysis and should costing for concept designs.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, setups, and routing.
Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes.
Proficient in DFMEA and functional analysis.
Experience with component testing and qualification methods.
Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Familiar with analytical and CAD software. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
