Innovative Automotive Thermal & HVAC Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

Glydways is seeking an Automotive Thermal and HVAC Control Engineer to analyze requirements and develop control algorithms for thermal systems and cabin climate control. You’ll collaborate with software teams to implement and test these algorithms, validating through simulations, HIL, and real-world tests.

The role focuses on optimal thermal management, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort, with strong emphasis on modeling and validation using Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 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 developing thermal control systems using PID or other feedback control.
• Experience with thermal power modeling and energy usage simulation.
• Familiarity with CAN bus and embedded systems.
• Hands-on HIL testing or virtual calibration experience preferred.

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 code.
• Validate and test control algorithms using simulation tools, HIL, and real-world tests.
• Conduct thermal architecture analysis using 1D modeling techniques.
• Provide feedback for thermal system architecture optimization and improvement.
• Optimize system performance for energy efficiency, reliability and comfort.
• Document specifications, test plans and results.

Skills

Control system development

Dymola

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Thermal management knowledge

CAN bus / Embedded systems

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HIL testing tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Glydways is seeking an Automotive Thermal and HVAC Control Engineer to analyze requirements and develop control algorithms for thermal systems and cabin climate control. You’ll collaborate with software teams to implement and test these algorithms, validating through simulations, HIL, and real-world tests.

The role focuses on optimal thermal management, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort, with strong emphasis on modeling and validation using Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python.