HVAC System Engineer

InDepth Engineering Solutions; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC is looking for an experienced HVAC Performance Engineer based in Troy, United States. The role entails developing, validating, and optimizing automotive climate control systems, ensuring high-performance levels and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and relevant experience in HVAC systems. If you are skilled in thermal management and looking to work with cross-functional teams, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in automotive HVAC systems, thermal management, or climate control engineering.
• Knowledge of vehicle thermal systems, refrigerant cycles, airflow management, and cabin comfort principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate HVAC system performance for automotive applications.
• Conduct thermal comfort and climate control evaluations in vehicle environments.
• Analyze airflow, cooling, heating, defrost, and defog performance.

Skills

HVAC systems experience

Thermal management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Full time

Troy, United States | Posted on 05/26/2026

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Performance Engineer to support the development, validation, and optimization of automotive climate control systems. The engineer will be responsible for evaluating HVAC system performance, thermal comfort, airflow distribution, and vehicle cabin climate functionality to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate HVAC system performance for automotive applications.
• Conduct thermal comfort and climate control evaluations in vehicle environments.
• Analyze airflow, cooling, heating, defrost, and defog performance.
• Support HVAC calibration and tuning activities for optimal cabin comfort.
• Perform vehicle-level testing in climatic wind tunnels and environmental chambers.
• Investigate and resolve HVAC-related issues during vehicle development and production phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including thermal systems, calibration, validation, CAE, and vehicle integration teams.
• Review and interpret test data, generate reports, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, performance targets, and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in automotive HVAC systems, thermal management, or climate control engineering.
• Knowledge of vehicle thermal systems, refrigerant cycles, airflow management, and cabin comfort principles.
• Experience with HVAC testing, data acquisition, and validation activities.
• Familiarity with automotive development processes and validation procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.