We’re currently recruiting for a Mid to Senior Systems Engineer to join a global engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in rail vehicle HVAC and battery thermal management systems.

This is a full time, permanent position based in Western Sydney. The role combines hands-on engineering design, testing and technical problem-solving across HVAC and Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS), with prospects for customer interaction, international travel and ongoing technical development.

Roles and Responsibilities
Lead engineering design activities from initial concept and requirements through to production release.
Design and develop HVAC, thermal/fluid and Battery Thermal Management Systems.
Investigate technical issues through hands-on troubleshooting, testing and root cause analysis.
Develop engineering specifications, requirements, test plans and validation activities while supporting technical risk management.
Work across engineering, manufacturing and project teams while developing solutions and supporting customer technical requirements.

Skills and Requirements:




Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Refrigeration Engineering, Thermal/Fluid Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal/fluid systems and/or Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS).
Practical engineering design experience, with knowledge of airflow, heat transfer, HVAC components and control systems.
Hands-on experience in system testing, validation, troubleshooting, fault investigation and root cause analysis.
Understanding of programming, software or control systems, with PLC, C or C++ experience would be advantageous.

About Us

Heaton undertakes work both locally and internationally for some of the world’s best heavy industry organisations that make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day.

We help our clients do more, faster and better by connecting them with bright and passionate engineering, management and specialist talent in the fastest way possible.

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📌 Senior Systems Engineer – Rail Hvac & Thermal Systems Sydney
🏢 Heaton Rail
📍 Sydney