This is a 2-year contract position as a Lead R&D Engineer in the Centre for Environmental Sustainability.
Job Description
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead thermo‑mechanical system design at component, sub‑assembly, and system levels
- Design, analyse, and optimise thermofluid systems such as HVAC, cooling systems, heat exchangers, and energy recovery systems
- Develop project scope, define system requirements, and prepare technical proposals for industry consultancy projects
- Apply thermodynamic and heat transfer principles to solve real‑world industrial and building energy problemsConduct system modelling, simulation, and performance analysis to support design decisionsSupport fabrication, testing, commissioning, and performance improvement of deployed systems
- Collaborate with embedded software and electrical engineers on integrated system solutions
- Conduct applied R&D to develop and translate new technologies aligned with CFES’ technology roadmapDeliver training to industry partners through formal short courses or as part of consultancy engagements
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant industrial experience
- Strong foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, with demonstrated applied experience
- Hands‑on experience in thermal and thermofluid system design, analysis, and optimisation
- Proficiency in CAD and design tools such as SolidWorks; experience with simulation tools (e.g. CFD, FloMASTER) would be an advantage
- Experience in HVAC, chilled water systems, refrigeration, or energy systems is highly desirable
- Familiarity with energy performance evaluation and IPMVP protocol would be an advantage
- Experience in applied R&D, consultancy services, or industrial system deployment
- Ability to coordinate effectively with staff, student interns, and industry collaborators
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and systems‑thinking skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
