Senior Energy Management Engineer

Are you passionate about developing smarter climate control systems and improving vehicle energy efficiency? We are looking for a Senior Energy Management Engineer to develop, integrate and validate climate control software for next-generation automotive products. You will take ownership of climate functions, combining model-based development with hands-on calibration and vehicle testing.

Join an international engineering environment and help optimise thermal performance, passenger comfort and energy consumption.Key responsibilities Develop, integrate, calibrate and verify climate control software, taking end-to-end ownership of assigned functions. Design, simulate and generate control algorithms using MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow and Embedded Coder. Develop control solutions for HVAC, battery thermal management and powertrain cooling, balancing system performance and energy efficiency.

Analyse and resolve complex software issues related to functionality, performance and integration. Perform software calibration using INCA and CANape, and validate functions through bench testing, road testing and subjective vehicle evaluation. Collaborate with global software, hardware, testing and product teams to translate customer and system needs into technical solutions, following established development and quality processes.Ideal candidate profile A degree in Control Systems, Vehicle Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechatronics or a related field, with a few years of relevant automotive climate and thermal systems experience.

Strong knowledge of HVAC, battery cooling, powertrain cooling and control theory, including PID controllers and state machines. Proficiency in model-based development using MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow and Embedded Coder, alongside embedded software development experience in C/C++. Hands-on experience with software calibration using INCA and CANape, functional validation, bench testing and road testing.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a function-owner mindset and the ability to collaborate across disciplines while managing parallel priorities. Proficient spoken and written English, clear stakeholder communication skills, and a category B driving licence with experience in vehicle testing and subjective evaluation.ConditionsLocation: GothenburgWork Model: HybridEmployment Type: Regular employment, with the first contract for 6 monthsRecruitment steps Initial call with a KUBO recruiter Interviews with the client Decision and feedbackAt KUBO, we genuinely care about people.

We welcome candidates of all ages, backgrounds, identities, family constellations, health situations, and ways of thinking and interacting with the world. You’re welcome to be yourself - we value authenticity, and we’re committed to creating a fair and inclusive process for everyone.