The Senior Energy Management Engineer – Climate Systems is a technical leader responsible for the design, simulation, and optimization of advanced thermal and energy management strategies across HVAC systems in ICE, HEV, and EV vehicles. This role leads the integration of climate control with vehicle energy management frameworks, drives innovation in efficient thermal system design, and supports validation through both simulation and real-world testing. The engineer collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure climate system performance aligns with energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and vehicle range goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead development of vehicle-level thermal energy flow models, focusing on HVAC energy consumption, control strategies, and system interactions.
Drive optimization of HVAC component and subsystem energy use (compressors, PTC heaters, pumps, fans) for improved efficiency and performance.
Develop and implement energy-saving strategies for electric vehicles, including heat pump operation, recirculation logic, and cabin pre-conditioning.
Oversee system-level simulations using tools like MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, or Modelica to assess energy and thermal performance across use cases.
Collaborate with battery thermal management, powertrain, and controls teams to align HVAC energy demands with vehicle energy strategies.
Analyze test data from climate chambers, dyno labs, and road vehicles to validate models, refine algorithms, and identify improvement opportunities.
Lead design reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers in thermal systems simulation and energy analysis.
Support program milestones, energy audits, and regulatory compliance related to vehicle thermal and energy management.
Key Focus Areas:
Strategic leadership in HVAC energy modeling and system optimization
Energy-efficient HVAC control strategy development for ICE/EV/HEV platforms
Thermal integration with vehicle energy and power management systems
Simulation validation and real-world performance analysis
Cross-functional collaboration with powertrain, battery, and calibration teams
Mentorship, documentation, and technical process improvement
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Energy Systems, or related field required
Experience:
7+ years of experience in HVAC systems, vehicle energy management, or thermal simulation and controls
Proven leadership in vehicle-level thermal integration and energy efficiency development
Technical Skills:
Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy optimization techniques
Proficient with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, Modelica)
Deep understanding of HVAC operation in ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicles
Skilled in interpreting data from vehicle-level testing, climate chambers, and HIL environments
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership, communication, and project coordination skills
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional design decisions