This role is for one of Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 5 years
Location: Bangalore
JobType: full time
We are seeking a highly skilled
Senior HVAC Research Engineer
to join our innovation team focused on designing and optimizing next-generation heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, simulation, and predictive analytics
, combined with hands-on experience in
IoT integration, Python programming, and data analysis
.
In this role, you will lead research initiatives aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, system performance, and predictive maintenance capabilities of HVAC systems. You will collaborate closely with R&D;, IoT, and analytics teams to develop
simulation models, optimization algorithms, and predictive models
for real-time HVAC monitoring and control.
Key Responsibilities
HVAC Research & Design:
Lead the design and research of advanced HVAC systems, leveraging
thermodynamic principles, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
for optimized performance.
Modeling & Simulation:
Develop computational models, simulations, and algorithms to predict HVAC system behavior under various environmental conditions.
Data Analytics & Predictive Maintenance:
Implement
analytics and predictive models
using historical and real-time data to forecast system performance, detect anomalies, and prevent failures.
IoT Integration:
Collaborate with IoT engineers to integrate sensors, controllers, and cloud platforms for real-time monitoring and control of HVAC systems.
Software Development:
Utilize
Python, SQL, and other programming tools




to analyze data, build algorithms, and implement automation solutions.
Performance Optimization:
Analyze energy consumption, airflow, and thermal efficiency, providing actionable recommendations for system improvement.
Research & Innovation:
Stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and regulations in HVAC systems, building energy efficiency, and smart building solutions.
Collaboration & Documentation:
Work cross-functionally with product development, R&D;, and data science teams to translate research insights into scalable solutions. Prepare detailed technical reports, research papers, and presentations.
Simulation Tools:
Utilize CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), energy modeling, and other simulation platforms to evaluate system designs.
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in
Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Energy Systems, or related discipline
.
5+ years of experience
in HVAC research, simulation, or design engineering roles.
Strong understanding of
thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and HVAC system design
.
Proficiency in
Python, SQL, data analytics, and algorithm development
.
Hands-on experience with
IoT integration, sensor data collection, and predictive maintenance systems
.
Experience in
modeling and simulation tools
for HVAC performance evaluation.
Ability to develop
optimization algorithms and predictive models
for real-world applications.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and research skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills to present technical findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

📌 Sr. Hvac Research Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Bengaluru