Vehicle HVAC Systems Engineer

Vehicle HVAC Systems Engineer required for an innovative company leading the way in the development of powertrain solutions for electric vehicle applications. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, they are dedicated to revolutionizing the automotive industry through their advanced drivetrain solutions.

As a HVAC Systems Engineer, you will be working on electric vehicle projects, integrating an HVAC system (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) with the electric powertrain and other vehicle systems. Specifically, you will be responsible for developing the HVAC system electrical architecture to suit the application. You will also be responsible for configuration and optimisation of the HVAC system software for the application. You will be working across the full life-cycle of each project: initial design, prototype testing and development, production and post-delivery support.

Responsibilities

• Electrical architecture design:
• Design of electrical interface between HVAC system, and the powertrain and other vehicle systems
• Modification of HVAC system electrical architecture to suit application requirements
• Software design:
• Development of communications interface between HVAC system, and the powertrain and other vehicle systems, and associated HVAC system functions
• Modification of HVAC system software to suit application requirements
• Ensuring the design satisfies relevant regulatory requirements
• Support of HVAC system manufacture, installation and commissioning on the vehicle
• Conducting system function and performance tests, and analysis of results

Required Skills

• Degree level qualification in an engineering discipline
• Use of Matlab, Simulink and Stateflow for embedded software development
• Electrical schematic design
• Knowledge of operation of automotive or bus HVAC systems:
• Operation of refrigerant/heat pump circuits
• Thermal controller algorithms and optimisation
• Analysis of system data to validate functional and performance requirements

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of CAN (Controller Area Network), for communication between vehicle components
• Use of CAN analysis tools: Vector CANalyzer, Kvaser CANKing, Peak-Systems PCAN-View
• Use of ECU calibration and programming tools
• Development of ECU diagnostic functions (“on-board diagnostics”)
• Application of functional safety management (e.g. ISO 26262)

If you are a passionate Vehicle HVAC Systems Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on electric vehicle platforms, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.