Lead HVAC & Thermal Engineer role focused on owning the complete thermal management system for an electric recreational vehicle. This position drives cabin comfort design for off-grid living in extreme climates and leads both product improvements and next-generation thermal architecture development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the architecture and system-level development of HVAC and thermal management systems for cabin comfort applications
- Triage and resolve real-time thermal issues from field customers through remote diagnosis and cross-team coordination
- Drive continuous improvements to existing thermal products and implement updates to prevent recurring issues
- Lead thermal system design for future product development initiatives
- Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software integration, and field service teams on thermal solutions
5-10 years of experience in HVAC or thermal system development for automotive or consumer products
Experience owning system-level HVAC or thermal architecture with full ownership from concept through production
Proven track record of commercializing a thermal or HVAC product from development through customer delivery
Hands-on experience with cabin comfort systems, not limited to battery or electronics cooling
Automotive OEM or adjacent hardware experience such as heat pump or water heater systems
Strong applied knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
Ability to clearly articulate technical solutions and system designs