Automotive HVAC Systems Engineer

Required

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar qualification) and 8+ years of experience in Automotive Engineering with an automotive OEM or a Tier1 supplier
• Experience designing electric climate compressor based HVAC systems, from the concept phase, including requirements definition, to execution and verification
• Proven track record of designing an automotive cabin ventilation system, including vent placement, vent design, and specification of airflow requirements
• Deep understanding of the thermodynamics of an AC’s vapor-compression cycle
• Expert-level knowhow of typical automotive refrigerants, and regulatory requirements thereof (world-wide)
• Ability to create and negotiate targets and requirements with OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers
• Relevant experience specifying, designing, and verifying 4-zone automatic climate control systems
• Experience in creating effective Design Verification Plans (DVPs) based on the system’s targets and requirements
• Tangible evidence of innovating in the field of automotive HVAC systems, e.g. having worked with alternative refrigerants like R-290, R-744, or new component development, or designing innovative heat pump systems
• Experience with development of automotive thermal systems including conventional powertrain cooling, e-powertrain, and battery cooling systems
• Experience working with standard automotive development processes including project gateways, and phases
• Required travel may include travel to Waymo partners to support requirement implementation or to Waymo test sites to support requirement verification.