Senior Systems Engineer – Rail HVAC & Thermal Systems

Heaton Rail; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Heaton Rail is seeking a Mid to Senior Systems Engineer to lead design, testing and validation of HVAC and Battery Thermal Management Systems for rail vehicles. This full-time, permanent role is based in Western Sydney and offers hands-on engineering across HVAC, thermal/fluid systems and BTMS, with opportunities for international travel and ongoing technical development.

Responsibilities include guiding concepts to production release, solving complex thermal challenges, developing specs and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Refrigeration Engineering, Thermal/Fluid Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with HVAC, thermal/fluid systems and BTMS is preferred.
• Hands-on design, testing and issue investigation across engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design activities from concept to production release.
• Design and develop HVAC, thermal/fluid and BTMS.
• Investigate technical issues through hands-on troubleshooting, testing and root cause analysis.
• Develop engineering specifications, requirements, test plans and validation activities.
• Work across engineering, manufacturing and project teams while supporting customer requirements.

Skills

HVAC systems

Thermal/fluid design

Battery Thermal Management (BTMS)

System testing & validation

Root cause analysis

PLC/C/C++ knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Refrigeration Engineering, or Thermal/Fluid Engineering degree

Job description

We’re currently recruiting for a Mid to Senior Systems Engineer to join a global engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in rail vehicle HVAC and battery thermal management systems.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Western Sydney. The role combines hands-on engineering design, testing and technical problem-solving across HVAC and Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS), with opportunities for customer interaction, international travel and ongoing technical development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design activities from initial concept and requirements through to production release.
• Design and develop HVAC, thermal/fluid and Battery Thermal Management Systems.
• Investigate technical issues through hands-on troubleshooting, testing and root cause analysis.
• Develop engineering specifications, requirements, test plans and validation activities while supporting technical risk management.
• Work across engineering, manufacturing and project teams while developing solutions and supporting customer technical requirements.

Skills and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Refrigeration Engineering, Thermal/Fluid Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal/fluid systems and/or Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS).
• Practical engineering design experience, with knowledge of airflow, heat transfer, HVAC components and control systems.
• Hands-on experience in system testing, validation, troubleshooting, fault investigation and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of programming, software or control systems, with PLC, C or C++ experience would be advantageous.

About Us

Heaton undertakes work both locally and internationally for some of the world’s best heavy industry organisations that make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day.

We help our clients do more, faster and better by connecting them with bright and passionate engineering, management and specialist talent in the fastest way possible.