Senior HVAC-R Integrated Solutions Engineer (AI)

Location: Aachen, Germany; hybrid working model combining office collaboration with remote work.

Company

hirify.global is a global climate technologies company developing sustainable HVACR, cold-chain, compression, controls, software, and monitoring solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

What you will do

• Create concepts and designs for integrated HVAC&R system solutions using compressors, flow controls, and electronic controls.
• Develop and maintain integrated HVAC&R solutions spanning mechanical technologies, controls, diagnostics, fault detection, and AI.
• Analyze HVAC/R and energy systems through theoretical and experimental methods.
• Develop advanced tools for the organization.
• Identify customer value propositions with customers and Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.

Requirements

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Energy Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 3–4 years of experience in a similar engineering or research-focused role.
• Required proficiency in Python.
• Strong background in energy systems, refrigeration, and air-conditioning technologies, including analysis, simulation, testing, and laboratory activities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Fluent English is required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Germany; visa sponsorship or work authorization will not be provided.

Nice to have

• Experience with Dymola and/or LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of additional European languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Culture emphasizing passion, openness, inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
• Employee development from onboarding through senior leadership.
• Flexible and competitive benefits plans, including parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Equal opportunity workplace with employee resource groups supporting culture and community building.