Research Engineer / Developer

Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for dynamic engineering projects

Innovative technology environment

Job summary

Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in Pune District is seeking a Research Engineer/Developer to enhance their BuildingsAI team with next-generation building energy modeling applications. The ideal candidate will develop workflows integrating open-source tools like EnergyPlus and OpenStudio for advanced performance analysis.

A strong foundation in thermal sciences and programming is essential. Candidates with an M.Tech/MS in relevant engineering fields are preferred. The role offers growth in an innovative company focused on sustainable building solutions.

Qualifications

• M.Tech/MS preferred in Mechanical, Architectural, or Building Science.
• Strong background in Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics and Energy Systems.
• Programming experience in Python, Ruby, C/C++, Matlab, Modelica.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom OpenStudio Measures for energy simulation applications.
• Contribute to OpenStudio and related projects by implementing features.
• Support the Product Development team in designing scalable workflows.

Skills

Thermal sciences

Programming in Python

Building energy systems

Heat Transfer

Thermodynamics

Modelica

OpenStudio

EnergyPlus

Education

M.Tech/MS in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Matlab

TRNSYS

FLUENT

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Engineer / Developer to join our BuildingsAI team and contribute to the development of next‑generation building energy modeling and simulation applications. The role focuses on extending and integrating open‑source building simulation tools such as EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, Modelica, and UrbanOpt into an AI‑driven platform for advanced building performance analysis and optimization.

The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in thermal sciences and building energy systems, along with programming and simulation experience. Candidates with an M.Tech/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, or related fields are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop custom OpenStudio Measures and workflows for advanced building energy simulation applications
• Contribute to OpenStudio and related open-source projects by implementing new features and enhancements
• Support the Product Development (PD) team in designing scalable simulation workflows for the BuildingsAI platform
• Work closely with the AI/ML team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in building physics, HVAC systems, and energy modeling
• Mentor application engineers and junior developers on building simulation tools and best practices
• Integrate simulation and analysis tools such as EnergyPlus, Modelica, UrbanOpt, and other open‑source energy modeling frameworks
• Develop workflows that provide a competitive edge over conventional building simulation software vendors
• Participate in research and development activities involving modeling, simulation, optimization, and controls for buildings and community energy systems

Required Qualifications

• M.Tech/MS (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Energy Engineering or related disciplines
• Strong background in Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Community Energy Systems, Control Systems
• Programming experience in Python, Ruby, C/C++, Matlab, Modelica
• Experience with engineering simulation software such as EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, TRNSYS, FLUENT, Modelica‑based tools
• Good English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn new technologies and research areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research experience in modeling and simulation
• Experience contributing to open-source software projects
• Peer-reviewed publications or demonstrated research outcomes
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering workflows
• Experience with building controls, optimization, or co-simulation frameworks
• Exposure to cloud/HPC workflows for simulation automation is a plus

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about building performance simulation, open-source development, and applying AI to real-world energy and sustainability challenges. The role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of building science, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Candidates who enjoy solving complex engineering problems and building impactful tools for the future of sustainable buildings are encouraged to apply.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast‑paced engineering IT organization.
• Be part of a company passionate about transforming product development with technology.