Automotive Thermal & HVAC Controls Engineer (HIL/Sim)

Glydways; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Glydways in California is seeking an Automotive Thermal and HVAC Control Engineer to analyze requirements, develop control algorithms for thermal systems and HVAC cabin comfort, and work with software teams to implement and test these algorithms.

You will validate using simulation tools, HIL, and real-world testing, perform 1‑D thermal architecture analyses, optimize energy efficiency, and document specifications, tests, and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with control system development tools such as Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python.
• Knowledge of automotive HVAC systems, thermal management components, and sensors.
• Experience with PID or other feedback control.
• Familiarity with CAN bus and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements for automotive thermal management and HVAC systems.
• Design and develop control algorithms for thermal systems, including HVAC cabin climate control.
• Collaborate with software developers to translate algorithms into functional code.
• Validate and test control algorithms using simulation tools, HIL, and real-world testing environments.
• Conduct 1D thermal architecture analyses (Dymola preferred).
• Provide feedback for thermal system architecture optimization and improvement.
• Optimize system performance for energy efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and resolve issues in thermal system performance.
• Document technical specifications, test plans, and results.

Skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Dymola

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

CAN bus

Job description

Glydways in California is seeking an Automotive Thermal and HVAC Control Engineer to analyze requirements, develop control algorithms for thermal systems and HVAC cabin comfort, and work with software teams to implement and test these algorithms.

You will validate using simulation tools, HIL, and real-world testing, perform 1‑D thermal architecture analyses, optimize energy efficiency, and document specifications, tests, and results.